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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,555.34, 21,465.70 and 8,481.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,555.34, 21,465.70 and 8,481.79 is: 11,704.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,555.34 : 21,465.70 = 8,481.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,555.34/21,465.70 = 8,481.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,555.34x = 21,465.70 × 8,481.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,555.34x = 182,067,559.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,067,559.60/15,555.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,704.51

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