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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,545.36, 21,452.96 and 8,471.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,545.36, 21,452.96 and 8,471.76 is: 11,691.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,545.36 : 21,452.96 = 8,471.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,545.36/21,452.96 = 8,471.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,545.36x = 21,452.96 × 8,471.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,545.36x = 181,744,328.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,744,328.41/15,545.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,691.23

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