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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.32, 21,450.82 and 8,470.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.32, 21,450.82 and 8,470.80 is: 11,689.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.32 : 21,450.82 = 8,470.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.32/21,450.82 = 8,470.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.32x = 21,450.82 × 8,470.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.32x = 181,705,606.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,705,606.06/15,544.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,689.52

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