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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.41, 21,439.09 and 8,461.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.41, 21,439.09 and 8,461.81 is: 11,677.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.41 : 21,439.09 = 8,461.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.41/21,439.09 = 8,461.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.41x = 21,439.09 × 8,461.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.41x = 181,413,506.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,413,506.15/15,535.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,677.42

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