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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,540.50, 21,445.89 and 8,466.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,540.50, 21,445.89 and 8,466.92 is: 11,684.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,540.50 : 21,445.89 = 8,466.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,540.50/21,445.89 = 8,466.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,540.50x = 21,445.89 × 8,466.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,540.50x = 181,580,634.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,580,634.96/15,540.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,684.35

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