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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,501.53, 21,391.21 and 8,427.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,501.53, 21,391.21 and 8,427.89 is: 11,630.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,501.53 : 21,391.21 = 8,427.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,501.53/21,391.21 = 8,427.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,501.53x = 21,391.21 × 8,427.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,501.53x = 180,282,797.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,282,797.26/15,501.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,630.00

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