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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.63, 21,440.70 and 8,463.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.63, 21,440.70 and 8,463.11 is: 11,679.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.63 : 21,440.70 = 8,463.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.63/21,440.70 = 8,463.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.63x = 21,440.70 × 8,463.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.63x = 181,454,895.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,454,895.37/15,536.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,679.17

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