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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.82, 21,451.56 and 8,471.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.82, 21,451.56 and 8,471.09 is: 11,689.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.82 : 21,451.56 = 8,471.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.82/21,451.56 = 8,471.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.82x = 21,451.56 × 8,471.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.82x = 181,718,095.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,718,095.40/15,544.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,689.95

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