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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.26, 21,440.28 and 8,462.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.26, 21,440.28 and 8,462.69 is: 11,678.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.26 : 21,440.28 = 8,462.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.26/21,440.28 = 8,462.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.26x = 21,440.28 × 8,462.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.26x = 181,442,443.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,442,443.15/15,536.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,678.64

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