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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,555.40, 21,466.91 and 8,841.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,555.40, 21,466.91 and 8,841.31 is: 12,201.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,555.40 : 21,466.91 = 8,841.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,555.40/21,466.91 = 8,841.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,555.40x = 21,466.91 × 8,841.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,555.40x = 189,795,606.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,795,606.05/15,555.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,201.27

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