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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,533.19, 21,435.80 and 8,459.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,533.19, 21,435.80 and 8,459.61 is: 11,674.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,533.19 : 21,435.80 = 8,459.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,533.19/21,435.80 = 8,459.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,533.19x = 21,435.80 × 8,459.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,533.19x = 181,338,465.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,338,465.74/15,533.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,674.26

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