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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.56, 21,462.55 and 8,479.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.56, 21,462.55 and 8,479.01 is: 11,701.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.56 : 21,462.55 = 8,479.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.56/21,462.55 = 8,479.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.56x = 21,462.55 × 8,479.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.56x = 181,981,208.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,981,208.53/15,552.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,701.04

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