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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,519.29, 21,415.91 and 8,445.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,519.29, 21,415.91 and 8,445.69 is: 11,654.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,519.29 : 21,415.91 = 8,445.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,519.29/21,415.91 = 8,445.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,519.29x = 21,415.91 × 8,445.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,519.29x = 180,872,094.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,872,094.70/15,519.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,654.67

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