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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,546.84, 21,454.64 and 8,473.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,546.84, 21,454.64 and 8,473.26 is: 11,693.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,546.84 : 21,454.64 = 8,473.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,546.84/21,454.64 = 8,473.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,546.84x = 21,454.64 × 8,473.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,546.84x = 181,790,742.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,790,742.93/15,546.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,693.10

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