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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,534.52, 21,436.92 and 8,460.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,534.52, 21,436.92 and 8,460.94 is: 11,675.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,534.52 : 21,436.92 = 8,460.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,534.52/21,436.92 = 8,460.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,534.52x = 21,436.92 × 8,460.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,534.52x = 181,376,493.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,376,493.90/15,534.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,675.71

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