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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.23, 21,462.01 and 8,478.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.23, 21,462.01 and 8,478.65 is: 11,700.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.23 : 21,462.01 = 8,478.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.23/21,462.01 = 8,478.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.23x = 21,462.01 × 8,478.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.23x = 181,968,903.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,968,903.54/15,552.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,700.51

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