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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,557.38, 21,469.41 and 8,484.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,557.38, 21,469.41 and 8,484.19 is: 11,708.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,557.38 : 21,469.41 = 8,484.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,557.38/21,469.41 = 8,484.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,557.38x = 21,469.41 × 8,484.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,557.38x = 182,150,553.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,150,553.63/15,557.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,708.31

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