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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,497.58, 21,386.48 and 8,423.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,497.58, 21,386.48 and 8,423.84 is: 11,624.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,497.58 : 21,386.48 = 8,423.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,497.58/21,386.48 = 8,423.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,497.58x = 21,386.48 × 8,423.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,497.58x = 180,156,285.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,156,285.68/15,497.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,624.80

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