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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,541.02, 21,446.64 and 8,467.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,541.02, 21,446.64 and 8,467.47 is: 11,685.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,541.02 : 21,446.64 = 8,467.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,541.02/21,446.64 = 8,467.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,541.02x = 21,446.64 × 8,467.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,541.02x = 181,598,780.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,598,780.80/15,541.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,685.13

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