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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,537.20, 21,441.44 and 8,463.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,537.20, 21,441.44 and 8,463.56 is: 11,679.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,537.20 : 21,441.44 = 8,463.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,537.20/21,441.44 = 8,463.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,537.20x = 21,441.44 × 8,463.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,537.20x = 181,470,913.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,470,913.93/15,537.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,679.77

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