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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.28, 21,438.33 and 8,461.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.28, 21,438.33 and 8,461.55 is: 11,676.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.28 : 21,438.33 = 8,461.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.28/21,438.33 = 8,461.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.28x = 21,438.33 × 8,461.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.28x = 181,401,501.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,401,501.21/15,535.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,676.74

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