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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.84, 21,438.80 and 8,462.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.84, 21,438.80 and 8,462.30 is: 11,677.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.84 : 21,438.80 = 8,462.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.84/21,438.80 = 8,462.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.84x = 21,438.80 × 8,462.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.84x = 181,421,557.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,421,557.24/15,535.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,677.61

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