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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.20, 21,462.02 and 8,478.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.20, 21,462.02 and 8,478.62 is: 11,700.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.20 : 21,462.02 = 8,478.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.20/21,462.02 = 8,478.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.20x = 21,462.02 × 8,478.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.20x = 181,968,312.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,968,312.01/15,552.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,700.49

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