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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.02, 21,438.57 and 8,461.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.02, 21,438.57 and 8,461.44 is: 11,676.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.02 : 21,438.57 = 8,461.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.02/21,438.57 = 8,461.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.02x = 21,438.57 × 8,461.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.02x = 181,401,173.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,401,173.74/15,535.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,676.92

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