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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,555.46, 21,466.33 and 8,481.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,555.46, 21,466.33 and 8,481.87 is: 11,704.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,555.46 : 21,466.33 = 8,481.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,555.46/21,466.33 = 8,481.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,555.46x = 21,466.33 × 8,481.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,555.46x = 182,074,620.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,074,620.44/15,555.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,704.87

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