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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,503.53, 21,393.97 and 8,429.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,503.53, 21,393.97 and 8,429.89 is: 11,632.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,503.53 : 21,393.97 = 8,429.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,503.53/21,393.97 = 8,429.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,503.53x = 21,393.97 × 8,429.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,503.53x = 180,348,813.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,348,813.76/15,503.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,632.76

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