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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,553.77, 21,464.32 and 8,480.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,553.77, 21,464.32 and 8,480.24 is: 11,702.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,553.77 : 21,464.32 = 8,480.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,553.77/21,464.32 = 8,480.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,553.77x = 21,464.32 × 8,480.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,553.77x = 182,022,585.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,022,585.04/15,553.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,702.80

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