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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.46, 21,439.74 and 8,462.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.46, 21,439.74 and 8,462.76 is: 11,678.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.46 : 21,439.74 = 8,462.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.46/21,439.74 = 8,462.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.46x = 21,439.74 × 8,462.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.46x = 181,439,374.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,439,374.08/15,536.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,678.30

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