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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,537.90, 21,442.70 and 8,464.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,537.90, 21,442.70 and 8,464.76 is: 11,681.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,537.90 : 21,442.70 = 8,464.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,537.90/21,442.70 = 8,464.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,537.90x = 21,442.70 × 8,464.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,537.90x = 181,507,309.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,507,309.25/15,537.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,681.59

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