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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,497.92, 21,387.35 and 8,424.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,497.92, 21,387.35 and 8,424.34 is: 11,625.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,497.92 : 21,387.35 = 8,424.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,497.92/21,387.35 = 8,424.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,497.92x = 21,387.35 × 8,424.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,497.92x = 180,174,308.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,174,308.10/15,497.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,625.71

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