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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,539.21, 21,444.06 and 8,465.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,539.21, 21,444.06 and 8,465.61 is: 11,682.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,539.21 : 21,444.06 = 8,465.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,539.21/21,444.06 = 8,465.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,539.21x = 21,444.06 × 8,465.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,539.21x = 181,537,080.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,537,080.52/15,539.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,682.52

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