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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.64, 21,439.24 and 8,462.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.64, 21,439.24 and 8,462.00 is: 11,677.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.64 : 21,439.24 = 8,462.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.64/21,439.24 = 8,462.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.64x = 21,439.24 × 8,462.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.64x = 181,418,720.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,418,720.53/15,535.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,677.59

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