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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,503.74, 21,395.05 and 8,430.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,503.74, 21,395.05 and 8,430.17 is: 11,633.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,503.74 : 21,395.05 = 8,430.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,503.74/21,395.05 = 8,430.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,503.74x = 21,395.05 × 8,430.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,503.74x = 180,363,780.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,363,780.61/15,503.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,633.57

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