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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,549.46, 21,458.35 and 8,475.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,549.46, 21,458.35 and 8,475.86 is: 11,696.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,549.46 : 21,458.35 = 8,475.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,549.46/21,458.35 = 8,475.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,549.46x = 21,458.35 × 8,475.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,549.46x = 181,877,970.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,877,970.43/15,549.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,696.74

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