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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,539.58, 21,445.12 and 8,466.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,539.58, 21,445.12 and 8,466.66 is: 11,684.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,539.58 : 21,445.12 = 8,466.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,539.58/21,445.12 = 8,466.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,539.58x = 21,445.12 × 8,466.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,539.58x = 181,568,539.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,568,539.70/15,539.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,684.26

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