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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,501.08, 21,391.70 and 8,427.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,501.08, 21,391.70 and 8,427.65 is: 11,630.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,501.08 : 21,391.70 = 8,427.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,501.08/21,391.70 = 8,427.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,501.08x = 21,391.70 × 8,427.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,501.08x = 180,281,760.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,281,760.51/15,501.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,630.27

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