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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,541.62, 21,447.63 and 8,468.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,541.62, 21,447.63 and 8,468.16 is: 11,686.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,541.62 : 21,447.63 = 8,468.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,541.62/21,447.63 = 8,468.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,541.62x = 21,447.63 × 8,468.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,541.62x = 181,621,962.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,621,962.46/15,541.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,686.17

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