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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.88, 21,465.72 and 8,481.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.88, 21,465.72 and 8,481.78 is: 11,704.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.88 : 21,465.72 = 8,481.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.88/21,465.72 = 8,481.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.88x = 21,465.72 × 8,481.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.88x = 182,067,514.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,067,514.58/15,554.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,704.85

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