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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,521.44, 21,418.96 and 8,447.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,521.44, 21,418.96 and 8,447.84 is: 11,657.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,521.44 : 21,418.96 = 8,447.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,521.44/21,418.96 = 8,447.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,521.44x = 21,418.96 × 8,447.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,521.44x = 180,943,947.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,943,947.05/15,521.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,657.68

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