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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,539.47, 21,444.35 and 8,465.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,539.47, 21,444.35 and 8,465.90 is: 11,682.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,539.47 : 21,444.35 = 8,465.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,539.47/21,444.35 = 8,465.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,539.47x = 21,444.35 × 8,465.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,539.47x = 181,545,573.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,545,573.11/15,539.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,682.87

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