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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,553.44, 21,463.28 and 8,480

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,553.44, 21,463.28 and 8,480 is: 11,702.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,553.44 : 21,463.28 = 8,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,553.44/21,463.28 = 8,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,553.44x = 21,463.28 × 8,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,553.44x = 182,008,614.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,008,614.40/15,553.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,702.15

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