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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,541.38, 21,446.51 and 8,467.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,541.38, 21,446.51 and 8,467.85 is: 11,685.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,541.38 : 21,446.51 = 8,467.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,541.38/21,446.51 = 8,467.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,541.38x = 21,446.51 × 8,467.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,541.38x = 181,605,840.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,605,840.98/15,541.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,685.31

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