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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.04, 21,439.56 and 8,462.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.04, 21,439.56 and 8,462.46 is: 11,678.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.04 : 21,439.56 = 8,462.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.04/21,439.56 = 8,462.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.04x = 21,439.56 × 8,462.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.04x = 181,431,418.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,431,418.92/15,536.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,678.10

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