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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,553.62, 21,464.01 and 8,480.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,553.62, 21,464.01 and 8,480.07 is: 11,702.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,553.62 : 21,464.01 = 8,480.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,553.62/21,464.01 = 8,480.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,553.62x = 21,464.01 × 8,480.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,553.62x = 182,016,307.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,016,307.28/15,553.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,702.50

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