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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,533.12, 21,435.55 and 8,459.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,533.12, 21,435.55 and 8,459.66 is: 11,674.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,533.12 : 21,435.55 = 8,459.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,533.12/21,435.55 = 8,459.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,533.12x = 21,435.55 × 8,459.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,533.12x = 181,337,464.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,337,464.91/15,533.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,674.25

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