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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,533.73, 21,436.52 and 8,460.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,533.73, 21,436.52 and 8,460.14 is: 11,674.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,533.73 : 21,436.52 = 8,460.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,533.73/21,436.52 = 8,460.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,533.73x = 21,436.52 × 8,460.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,533.73x = 181,355,810.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,355,810.83/15,533.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,674.97

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