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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,545.17, 21,451.71 and 8,471.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,545.17, 21,451.71 and 8,471.44 is: 11,690.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,545.17 : 21,451.71 = 8,471.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,545.17/21,451.71 = 8,471.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,545.17x = 21,451.71 × 8,471.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,545.17x = 181,726,874.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,726,874.16/15,545.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,690.25

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