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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,501.05, 21,391.68 and 8,427.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,501.05, 21,391.68 and 8,427.48 is: 11,630.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,501.05 : 21,391.68 = 8,427.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,501.05/21,391.68 = 8,427.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,501.05x = 21,391.68 × 8,427.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,501.05x = 180,277,955.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,277,955.37/15,501.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,630.05

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