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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,533.77, 21,436.85 and 8,460.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,533.77, 21,436.85 and 8,460.19 is: 11,675.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,533.77 : 21,436.85 = 8,460.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,533.77/21,436.85 = 8,460.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,533.77x = 21,436.85 × 8,460.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,533.77x = 181,359,674.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,359,674.52/15,533.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,675.19

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