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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,553.40, 21,463.72 and 8,479.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,553.40, 21,463.72 and 8,479.86 is: 11,702.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,553.40 : 21,463.72 = 8,479.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,553.40/21,463.72 = 8,479.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,553.40x = 21,463.72 × 8,479.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,553.40x = 182,009,340.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,009,340.68/15,553.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,702.22

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