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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,540.03, 21,445.14 and 8,466.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,540.03, 21,445.14 and 8,466.45 is: 11,683.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,540.03 : 21,445.14 = 8,466.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,540.03/21,445.14 = 8,466.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,540.03x = 21,445.14 × 8,466.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,540.03x = 181,564,205.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,564,205.55/15,540.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,683.65

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