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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.57, 21,439.11 and 8,462.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.57, 21,439.11 and 8,462.02 is: 11,677.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.57 : 21,439.11 = 8,462.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.57/21,439.11 = 8,462.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.57x = 21,439.11 × 8,462.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.57x = 181,418,177.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,418,177.60/15,535.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,677.60

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