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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,547.57, 21,456.17 and 8,474.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,547.57, 21,456.17 and 8,474.25 is: 11,694.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,547.57 : 21,456.17 = 8,474.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,547.57/21,456.17 = 8,474.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,547.57x = 21,456.17 × 8,474.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,547.57x = 181,824,948.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,824,948.62/15,547.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,694.75

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