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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,547.74, 21,455.82 and 8,474.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,547.74, 21,455.82 and 8,474.14 is: 11,694.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,547.74 : 21,455.82 = 8,474.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,547.74/21,455.82 = 8,474.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,547.74x = 21,455.82 × 8,474.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,547.74x = 181,819,622.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,819,622.49/15,547.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,694.28

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