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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.73, 21,462.70 and 8,479.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.73, 21,462.70 and 8,479.16 is: 11,701.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.73 : 21,462.70 = 8,479.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.73/21,462.70 = 8,479.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.73x = 21,462.70 × 8,479.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.73x = 181,985,517.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,985,517.62/15,552.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,701.20

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