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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.15, 21,438.47 and 8,461.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.15, 21,438.47 and 8,461.62 is: 11,677.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.15 : 21,438.47 = 8,461.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.15/21,438.47 = 8,461.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.15x = 21,438.47 × 8,461.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.15x = 181,404,207.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,404,207.68/15,535.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,677.02

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