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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.81, 21,462.98 and 8,479.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.81, 21,462.98 and 8,479.35 is: 11,701.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.81 : 21,462.98 = 8,479.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.81/21,462.98 = 8,479.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.81x = 21,462.98 × 8,479.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.81x = 181,992,077.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,992,077.07/15,552.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,701.56

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