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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,498.42, 21,387.06 and 8,424.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,498.42, 21,387.06 and 8,424.60 is: 11,625.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,498.42 : 21,387.06 = 8,424.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,498.42/21,387.06 = 8,424.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,498.42x = 21,387.06 × 8,424.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,498.42x = 180,177,425.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,177,425.68/15,498.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,625.54

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