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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.46, 21,451.26 and 8,470.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.46, 21,451.26 and 8,470.88 is: 11,689.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.46 : 21,451.26 = 8,470.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.46/21,451.26 = 8,470.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.46x = 21,451.26 × 8,470.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.46x = 181,711,049.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,711,049.31/15,544.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,689.76

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