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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.20, 21,438.68 and 8,461.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.20, 21,438.68 and 8,461.56 is: 11,677.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.20 : 21,438.68 = 8,461.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.20/21,438.68 = 8,461.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.20x = 21,438.68 × 8,461.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.20x = 181,404,677.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,404,677.14/15,535.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,677.01

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