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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.74, 21,439.28 and 8,462.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.74, 21,439.28 and 8,462.14 is: 11,677.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.74 : 21,439.28 = 8,462.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.74/21,439.28 = 8,462.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.74x = 21,439.28 × 8,462.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.74x = 181,422,188.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,422,188.86/15,535.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,677.73

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