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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,540.24, 21,445.50 and 8,466.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,540.24, 21,445.50 and 8,466.64 is: 11,683.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,540.24 : 21,445.50 = 8,466.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,540.24/21,445.50 = 8,466.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,540.24x = 21,445.50 × 8,466.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,540.24x = 181,571,328.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,571,328.12/15,540.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,683.95

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