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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.92, 21,439.65 and 8,462.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.92, 21,439.65 and 8,462.34 is: 11,678.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.92 : 21,439.65 = 8,462.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.92/21,439.65 = 8,462.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.92x = 21,439.65 × 8,462.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.92x = 181,429,607.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,429,607.78/15,535.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,678.07

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