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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,543.84, 21,450.42 and 8,470.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,543.84, 21,450.42 and 8,470.56 is: 11,689.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,543.84 : 21,450.42 = 8,470.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,543.84/21,450.42 = 8,470.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,543.84x = 21,450.42 × 8,470.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,543.84x = 181,697,069.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,697,069.64/15,543.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,689.33

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