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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,543.78, 21,450.40 and 8,470.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,543.78, 21,450.40 and 8,470.19 is: 11,688.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,543.78 : 21,450.40 = 8,470.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,543.78/21,450.40 = 8,470.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,543.78x = 21,450.40 × 8,470.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,543.78x = 181,688,963.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,688,963.58/15,543.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,688.85

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