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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,545.91, 21,453.81 and 8,472.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,545.91, 21,453.81 and 8,472.79 is: 11,692.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,545.91 : 21,453.81 = 8,472.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,545.91/21,453.81 = 8,472.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,545.91x = 21,453.81 × 8,472.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,545.91x = 181,773,626.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,773,626.83/15,545.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,692.70

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