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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.58, 21,465.54 and 8,481.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.58, 21,465.54 and 8,481.12 is: 11,704.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.58 : 21,465.54 = 8,481.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.58/21,465.54 = 8,481.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.58x = 21,465.54 × 8,481.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.58x = 182,051,820.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,051,820.60/15,554.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,704.07

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