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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.68, 21,451.92 and 8,471.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.68, 21,451.92 and 8,471.10 is: 11,690.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.68 : 21,451.92 = 8,471.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.68/21,451.92 = 8,471.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.68x = 21,451.92 × 8,471.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.68x = 181,721,359.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,721,359.51/15,544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,690.26

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