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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,537.87, 21,442.59 and 8,464.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,537.87, 21,442.59 and 8,464.28 is: 11,680.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,537.87 : 21,442.59 = 8,464.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,537.87/21,442.59 = 8,464.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,537.87x = 21,442.59 × 8,464.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,537.87x = 181,495,978.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,495,978.47/15,537.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,680.88

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