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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,545.52, 21,452.95 and 8,472.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,545.52, 21,452.95 and 8,472.40 is: 11,691.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,545.52 : 21,452.95 = 8,472.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,545.52/21,452.95 = 8,472.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,545.52x = 21,452.95 × 8,472.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,545.52x = 181,757,930.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,757,930.54/15,545.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,691.98

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