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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,557.62, 21,469.54 and 8,484.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,557.62, 21,469.54 and 8,484.08 is: 11,708.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,557.62 : 21,469.54 = 8,484.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,557.62/21,469.54 = 8,484.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,557.62x = 21,469.54 × 8,484.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,557.62x = 182,149,294.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,149,294.92/15,557.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,708.04

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