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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.38, 21,451.25 and 8,470.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.38, 21,451.25 and 8,470.80 is: 11,689.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.38 : 21,451.25 = 8,470.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.38/21,451.25 = 8,470.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.38x = 21,451.25 × 8,470.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.38x = 181,709,248.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,709,248.50/15,544.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,689.71

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