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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,533.08, 21,435 and 8,459.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,533.08, 21,435 and 8,459.48 is: 11,673.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,533.08 : 21,435 = 8,459.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,533.08/21,435 = 8,459.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,533.08x = 21,435 × 8,459.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,533.08x = 181,328,953.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,328,953.80/15,533.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,673.73

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