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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,555, 21,465.95 and 8,481.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,555, 21,465.95 and 8,481.27 is: 11,704.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,555 : 21,465.95 = 8,481.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,555/21,465.95 = 8,481.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,555x = 21,465.95 × 8,481.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,555x = 182,058,517.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,058,517.76/15,555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,704.18

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