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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552, 21,461.81 and 8,478.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552, 21,461.81 and 8,478.27 is: 11,700.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552 : 21,461.81 = 8,478.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552/21,461.81 = 8,478.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552x = 21,461.81 × 8,478.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552x = 181,958,977.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,958,977.48/15,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,700.04

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