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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,493.70, 21,381.62 and 8,420.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,493.70, 21,381.62 and 8,420.58 is: 11,620.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,493.70 : 21,381.62 = 8,420.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,493.70/21,381.62 = 8,420.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,493.70x = 21,381.62 × 8,420.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,493.70x = 180,045,641.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,045,641.74/15,493.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,620.57

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