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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,654.71, 21,603.26 and 8,484.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,654.71, 21,603.26 and 8,484.46 is: 11,708.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,654.71 : 21,603.26 = 8,484.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,654.71/21,603.26 = 8,484.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,654.71x = 21,603.26 × 8,484.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,654.71x = 183,291,844.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,291,844.90/15,654.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,708.42

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