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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.58, 21,465.12 and 8,480.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.58, 21,465.12 and 8,480.82 is: 11,703.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.58 : 21,465.12 = 8,480.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.58/21,465.12 = 8,480.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.58x = 21,465.12 × 8,480.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.58x = 182,041,819.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,041,819.00/15,554.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,703.42

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