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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.58, 21,451.64 and 8,470.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.58, 21,451.64 and 8,470.98 is: 11,690.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.58 : 21,451.64 = 8,470.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.58/21,451.64 = 8,470.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.58x = 21,451.64 × 8,470.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.58x = 181,716,371.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,716,371.05/15,544.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,690.02

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