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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.62, 21,439.49 and 8,462.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.62, 21,439.49 and 8,462.03 is: 11,677.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.62 : 21,439.49 = 8,462.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.62/21,439.49 = 8,462.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.62x = 21,439.49 × 8,462.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.62x = 181,421,458.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,421,458.06/15,535.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,677.77

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