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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,502.46, 21,393.45 and 8,428.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,502.46, 21,393.45 and 8,428.86 is: 11,631.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,502.46 : 21,393.45 = 8,428.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,502.46/21,393.45 = 8,428.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,502.46x = 21,393.45 × 8,428.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,502.46x = 180,322,394.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,322,394.97/15,502.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,631.86

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