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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,497.46, 21,386.63 and 8,423.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,497.46, 21,386.63 and 8,423.88 is: 11,625.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,497.46 : 21,386.63 = 8,423.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,497.46/21,386.63 = 8,423.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,497.46x = 21,386.63 × 8,423.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,497.46x = 180,158,404.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,158,404.72/15,497.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,625.03

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