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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,555.02, 21,465.90 and 8,481.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,555.02, 21,465.90 and 8,481.44 is: 11,704.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,555.02 : 21,465.90 = 8,481.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,555.02/21,465.90 = 8,481.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,555.02x = 21,465.90 × 8,481.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,555.02x = 182,061,796.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,061,796.56/15,555.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,704.38

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