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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,516.81, 21,412.56 and 8,443.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,516.81, 21,412.56 and 8,443.26 is: 11,651.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,516.81 : 21,412.56 = 8,443.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,516.81/21,412.56 = 8,443.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,516.81x = 21,412.56 × 8,443.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,516.81x = 180,791,811.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,791,811.35/15,516.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,651.35

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