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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,539.94, 21,445.11 and 8,466.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,539.94, 21,445.11 and 8,466.38 is: 11,683.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,539.94 : 21,445.11 = 8,466.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,539.94/21,445.11 = 8,466.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,539.94x = 21,445.11 × 8,466.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,539.94x = 181,562,343.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,562,343.18/15,539.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,683.59

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