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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,501.26, 21,391.76 and 8,427.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,501.26, 21,391.76 and 8,427.68 is: 11,630.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,501.26 : 21,391.76 = 8,427.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,501.26/21,391.76 = 8,427.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,501.26x = 21,391.76 × 8,427.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,501.26x = 180,282,907.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,282,907.92/15,501.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,630.21

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