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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.55, 21,440.48 and 8,462.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.55, 21,440.48 and 8,462.82 is: 11,678.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.55 : 21,440.48 = 8,462.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.55/21,440.48 = 8,462.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.55x = 21,440.48 × 8,462.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.55x = 181,447,008.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,447,008.64/15,536.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,678.72

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