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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,545.58, 21,453.02 and 8,471.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,545.58, 21,453.02 and 8,471.98 is: 11,691.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,545.58 : 21,453.02 = 8,471.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,545.58/21,453.02 = 8,471.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,545.58x = 21,453.02 × 8,471.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,545.58x = 181,749,556.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,749,556.38/15,545.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,691.40

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