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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,519.78, 21,416.60 and 8,446.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,519.78, 21,416.60 and 8,446.18 is: 11,655.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,519.78 : 21,416.60 = 8,446.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,519.78/21,416.60 = 8,446.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,519.78x = 21,416.60 × 8,446.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,519.78x = 180,888,458.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,888,458.59/15,519.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,655.35

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