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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,534.83, 21,438.05 and 8,461.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,534.83, 21,438.05 and 8,461.25 is: 11,676.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,534.83 : 21,438.05 = 8,461.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,534.83/21,438.05 = 8,461.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,534.83x = 21,438.05 × 8,461.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,534.83x = 181,392,663.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,392,663.19/15,534.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,676.52

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