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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,555.48, 21,466.38 and 8,481.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,555.48, 21,466.38 and 8,481.96 is: 11,705.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,555.48 : 21,466.38 = 8,481.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,555.48/21,466.38 = 8,481.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,555.48x = 21,466.38 × 8,481.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,555.48x = 182,076,976.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,076,976.50/15,555.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,705.01

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