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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,501.16, 21,391.54 and 8,427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,501.16, 21,391.54 and 8,427.60 is: 11,630.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,501.16 : 21,391.54 = 8,427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,501.16/21,391.54 = 8,427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,501.16x = 21,391.54 × 8,427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,501.16x = 180,279,342.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,279,342.50/15,501.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,630.05

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