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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,548.42, 21,456.19 and 8,474.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,548.42, 21,456.19 and 8,474.69 is: 11,694.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,548.42 : 21,456.19 = 8,474.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,548.42/21,456.19 = 8,474.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,548.42x = 21,456.19 × 8,474.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,548.42x = 181,834,558.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,834,558.83/15,548.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,694.73

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