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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,501.81, 21,392.57 and 8,428.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,501.81, 21,392.57 and 8,428.22 is: 11,630.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,501.81 : 21,392.57 = 8,428.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,501.81/21,392.57 = 8,428.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,501.81x = 21,392.57 × 8,428.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,501.81x = 180,301,280.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,301,280.66/15,501.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,630.98

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