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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,540.77, 21,446.67 and 8,467.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,540.77, 21,446.67 and 8,467.64 is: 11,685.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,540.77 : 21,446.67 = 8,467.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,540.77/21,446.67 = 8,467.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,540.77x = 21,446.67 × 8,467.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,540.77x = 181,602,573.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,602,573.53/15,540.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,685.56

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