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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,555.36, 21,466.32 and 8,481.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,555.36, 21,466.32 and 8,481.84 is: 11,704.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,555.36 : 21,466.32 = 8,481.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,555.36/21,466.32 = 8,481.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,555.36x = 21,466.32 × 8,481.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,555.36x = 182,073,891.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,073,891.63/15,555.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,704.90

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