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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,521.64, 21,419.40 and 8,447.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,521.64, 21,419.40 and 8,447.88 is: 11,657.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,521.64 : 21,419.40 = 8,447.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,521.64/21,419.40 = 8,447.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,521.64x = 21,419.40 × 8,447.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,521.64x = 180,948,520.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,948,520.87/15,521.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,657.82

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