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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.89, 21,440.79 and 8,463.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.89, 21,440.79 and 8,463.31 is: 11,679.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.89 : 21,440.79 = 8,463.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.89/21,440.79 = 8,463.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.89x = 21,440.79 × 8,463.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.89x = 181,460,022.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,460,022.62/15,536.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,679.30

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