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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,503.99, 21,395.78 and 8,430.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,503.99, 21,395.78 and 8,430.46 is: 11,634.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,503.99 : 21,395.78 = 8,430.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,503.99/21,395.78 = 8,430.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,503.99x = 21,395.78 × 8,430.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,503.99x = 180,376,118.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,376,118.33/15,503.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,634.17

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