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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,555.36, 21,466.62 and 8,482.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,555.36, 21,466.62 and 8,482.14 is: 11,705.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,555.36 : 21,466.62 = 8,482.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,555.36/21,466.62 = 8,482.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,555.36x = 21,466.62 × 8,482.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,555.36x = 182,082,876.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,082,876.17/15,555.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,705.47

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