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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,519.20, 21,416.81 and 8,446.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,519.20, 21,416.81 and 8,446.07 is: 11,655.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,519.20 : 21,416.81 = 8,446.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,519.20/21,416.81 = 8,446.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,519.20x = 21,416.81 × 8,446.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,519.20x = 180,887,887.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,887,887.75/15,519.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,655.75

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