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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,540.32, 21,445.63 and 8,466.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,540.32, 21,445.63 and 8,466.74 is: 11,684.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,540.32 : 21,445.63 = 8,466.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,540.32/21,445.63 = 8,466.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,540.32x = 21,445.63 × 8,466.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,540.32x = 181,574,573.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,574,573.35/15,540.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,684.09

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