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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.42, 21,462.34 and 8,478.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.42, 21,462.34 and 8,478.84 is: 11,700.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.42 : 21,462.34 = 8,478.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.42/21,462.34 = 8,478.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.42x = 21,462.34 × 8,478.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.42x = 181,975,746.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,975,746.89/15,552.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,700.80

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