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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,502.62, 21,393.84 and 8,429.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,502.62, 21,393.84 and 8,429.16 is: 11,632.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,502.62 : 21,393.84 = 8,429.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,502.62/21,393.84 = 8,429.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,502.62x = 21,393.84 × 8,429.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,502.62x = 180,332,100.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,332,100.37/15,502.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,632.36

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