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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,534.84, 21,438.26 and 8,461.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,534.84, 21,438.26 and 8,461.32 is: 11,676.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,534.84 : 21,438.26 = 8,461.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,534.84/21,438.26 = 8,461.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,534.84x = 21,438.26 × 8,461.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,534.84x = 181,395,978.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,395,978.10/15,534.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,676.72

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