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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.38, 21,440.62 and 8,463.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.38, 21,440.62 and 8,463.26 is: 11,679.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.38 : 21,440.62 = 8,463.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.38/21,440.62 = 8,463.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.38x = 21,440.62 × 8,463.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.38x = 181,457,541.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,457,541.62/15,536.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,679.53

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