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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.89, 21,439.94 and 8,462.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.89, 21,439.94 and 8,462.76 is: 11,678.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.89 : 21,439.94 = 8,462.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.89/21,439.94 = 8,462.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.89x = 21,439.94 × 8,462.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.89x = 181,441,024.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,441,024.32/15,535.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,678.83

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