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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,501.72, 21,392.28 and 8,428.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,501.72, 21,392.28 and 8,428.08 is: 11,630.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,501.72 : 21,392.28 = 8,428.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,501.72/21,392.28 = 8,428.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,501.72x = 21,392.28 × 8,428.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,501.72x = 180,295,847.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,295,847.22/15,501.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,630.70

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