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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,501.94, 21,392.70 and 8,428.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,501.94, 21,392.70 and 8,428.34 is: 11,631.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,501.94 : 21,392.70 = 8,428.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,501.94/21,392.70 = 8,428.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,501.94x = 21,392.70 × 8,428.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,501.94x = 180,304,949.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,304,949.12/15,501.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,631.12

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