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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,542.96, 21,449.27 and 8,469.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,542.96, 21,449.27 and 8,469.36 is: 11,687.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,542.96 : 21,449.27 = 8,469.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,542.96/21,449.27 = 8,469.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,542.96x = 21,449.27 × 8,469.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,542.96x = 181,661,610.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,661,610.54/15,542.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,687.71

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