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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,557.69, 21,469.29 and 8,484.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,557.69, 21,469.29 and 8,484.19 is: 11,708.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,557.69 : 21,469.29 = 8,484.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,557.69/21,469.29 = 8,484.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,557.69x = 21,469.29 × 8,484.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,557.69x = 182,149,535.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,149,535.53/15,557.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,708.01

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