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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.08, 21,462.10 and 8,478.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.08, 21,462.10 and 8,478.62 is: 11,700.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.08 : 21,462.10 = 8,478.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.08/21,462.10 = 8,478.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.08x = 21,462.10 × 8,478.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.08x = 181,968,990.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,968,990.30/15,552.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,700.62

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