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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.80, 21,465.57 and 8,481.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.80, 21,465.57 and 8,481.22 is: 11,704.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.80 : 21,465.57 = 8,481.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.80/21,465.57 = 8,481.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.80x = 21,465.57 × 8,481.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.80x = 182,054,221.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,054,221.60/15,554.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,704.05

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