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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,504.50, 21,396.21 and 8,430.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,504.50, 21,396.21 and 8,430.91 is: 11,634.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,504.50 : 21,396.21 = 8,430.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,504.50/21,396.21 = 8,430.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,504.50x = 21,396.21 × 8,430.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,504.50x = 180,389,520.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,389,520.85/15,504.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,634.66

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