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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.34, 21,462.12 and 8,479.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.34, 21,462.12 and 8,479.06 is: 11,701.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.34 : 21,462.12 = 8,479.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.34/21,462.12 = 8,479.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.34x = 21,462.12 × 8,479.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.34x = 181,978,603.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,978,603.21/15,552.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,701.04

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