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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,555.58, 21,466.92 and 8,482.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,555.58, 21,466.92 and 8,482.12 is: 11,705.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,555.58 : 21,466.92 = 8,482.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,555.58/21,466.92 = 8,482.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,555.58x = 21,466.92 × 8,482.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,555.58x = 182,084,991.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,084,991.47/15,555.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,705.45

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