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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,553.89, 21,464.19 and 8,480.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,553.89, 21,464.19 and 8,480.16 is: 11,702.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,553.89 : 21,464.19 = 8,480.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,553.89/21,464.19 = 8,480.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,553.89x = 21,464.19 × 8,480.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,553.89x = 182,019,765.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,019,765.47/15,553.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,702.52

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