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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,534.48, 21,438.04 and 8,461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,534.48, 21,438.04 and 8,461.20 is: 11,676.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,534.48 : 21,438.04 = 8,461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,534.48/21,438.04 = 8,461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,534.48x = 21,438.04 × 8,461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,534.48x = 181,391,544.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,391,544.05/15,534.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,676.71

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