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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,501.85, 21,392.71 and 8,428.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,501.85, 21,392.71 and 8,428.43 is: 11,631.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,501.85 : 21,392.71 = 8,428.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,501.85/21,392.71 = 8,428.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,501.85x = 21,392.71 × 8,428.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,501.85x = 180,306,958.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,306,958.75/15,501.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,631.32

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