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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,551.43, 21,460.96 and 8,477.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,551.43, 21,460.96 and 8,477.85 is: 11,699.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,551.43 : 21,460.96 = 8,477.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,551.43/21,460.96 = 8,477.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,551.43x = 21,460.96 × 8,477.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,551.43x = 181,942,799.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,942,799.74/15,551.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,699.43

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