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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.44, 21,450.90 and 8,471

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.44, 21,450.90 and 8,471 is: 11,689.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.44 : 21,450.90 = 8,471 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.44/21,450.90 = 8,471/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.44x = 21,450.90 × 8,471
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.44x = 181,710,573.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,710,573.90/15,544.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,689.75

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