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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.46, 21,439.16 and 8,461.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.46, 21,439.16 and 8,461.88 is: 11,677.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.46 : 21,439.16 = 8,461.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.46/21,439.16 = 8,461.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.46x = 21,439.16 × 8,461.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.46x = 181,415,449.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,415,449.72/15,535.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,677.51

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