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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,533.09, 21,435.77 and 8,459.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,533.09, 21,435.77 and 8,459.54 is: 11,674.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,533.09 : 21,435.77 = 8,459.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,533.09/21,435.77 = 8,459.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,533.09x = 21,435.77 × 8,459.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,533.09x = 181,336,711.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,336,711.45/15,533.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,674.22

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