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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,537.57, 21,442.37 and 8,464.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,537.57, 21,442.37 and 8,464.65 is: 11,681.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,537.57 : 21,442.37 = 8,464.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,537.57/21,442.37 = 8,464.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,537.57x = 21,442.37 × 8,464.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,537.57x = 181,502,157.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,502,157.22/15,537.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,681.50

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