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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.61, 21,451.52 and 8,471.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.61, 21,451.52 and 8,471.01 is: 11,689.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.61 : 21,451.52 = 8,471.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.61/21,451.52 = 8,471.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.61x = 21,451.52 × 8,471.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.61x = 181,716,040.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,716,040.44/15,544.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,689.97

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