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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,557.29, 21,469.53 and 8,483.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,557.29, 21,469.53 and 8,483.83 is: 11,707.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,557.29 : 21,469.53 = 8,483.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,557.29/21,469.53 = 8,483.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,557.29x = 21,469.53 × 8,483.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,557.29x = 182,143,842.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,143,842.70/15,557.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,707.94

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