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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.53, 21,451.42 and 8,470.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.53, 21,451.42 and 8,470.95 is: 11,689.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.53 : 21,451.42 = 8,470.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.53/21,451.42 = 8,470.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.53x = 21,451.42 × 8,470.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.53x = 181,713,906.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,713,906.25/15,544.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,689.89

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