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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,537.39, 21,442.01 and 8,464.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,537.39, 21,442.01 and 8,464.26 is: 11,680.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,537.39 : 21,442.01 = 8,464.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,537.39/21,442.01 = 8,464.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,537.39x = 21,442.01 × 8,464.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,537.39x = 181,490,705.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,490,705.24/15,537.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,680.90

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