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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,539.24, 21,444.10 and 8,465.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,539.24, 21,444.10 and 8,465.64 is: 11,682.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,539.24 : 21,444.10 = 8,465.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,539.24/21,444.10 = 8,465.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,539.24x = 21,444.10 × 8,465.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,539.24x = 181,538,030.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,538,030.72/15,539.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,682.56

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