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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,503.08, 21,394.13 and 8,429.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,503.08, 21,394.13 and 8,429.50 is: 11,632.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,503.08 : 21,394.13 = 8,429.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,503.08/21,394.13 = 8,429.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,503.08x = 21,394.13 × 8,429.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,503.08x = 180,341,786.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,341,786.42/15,503.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,632.64

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