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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,497.61, 21,386.60 and 8,424.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,497.61, 21,386.60 and 8,424.03 is: 11,625.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,497.61 : 21,386.60 = 8,424.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,497.61/21,386.60 = 8,424.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,497.61x = 21,386.60 × 8,424.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,497.61x = 180,161,429.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,161,429.67/15,497.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,625.11

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