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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,539.40, 21,444.12 and 8,465.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,539.40, 21,444.12 and 8,465.94 is: 11,682.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,539.40 : 21,444.12 = 8,465.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,539.40/21,444.12 = 8,465.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,539.40x = 21,444.12 × 8,465.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,539.40x = 181,544,633.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,544,633.27/15,539.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,682.86

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