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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,533.22, 21,435.75 and 8,459.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,533.22, 21,435.75 and 8,459.58 is: 11,674.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,533.22 : 21,435.75 = 8,459.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,533.22/21,435.75 = 8,459.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,533.22x = 21,435.75 × 8,459.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,533.22x = 181,337,441.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,337,441.99/15,533.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,674.17

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