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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,539.73, 21,444.84 and 8,466.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,539.73, 21,444.84 and 8,466.17 is: 11,683.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,539.73 : 21,444.84 = 8,466.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,539.73/21,444.84 = 8,466.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,539.73x = 21,444.84 × 8,466.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,539.73x = 181,555,553.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,555,553.84/15,539.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,683.31

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