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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.51, 21,451.84 and 8,471.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.51, 21,451.84 and 8,471.39 is: 11,690.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.51 : 21,451.84 = 8,471.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.51/21,451.84 = 8,471.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.51x = 21,451.84 × 8,471.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.51x = 181,726,774.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,726,774.42/15,544.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,690.74

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