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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.03, 21,438.31 and 8,461.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.03, 21,438.31 and 8,461.50 is: 11,676.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.03 : 21,438.31 = 8,461.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.03/21,438.31 = 8,461.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.03x = 21,438.31 × 8,461.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.03x = 181,400,260.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,400,260.07/15,535.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,676.85

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