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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,504.58, 21,395.72 and 8,431.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,504.58, 21,395.72 and 8,431.02 is: 11,634.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,504.58 : 21,395.72 = 8,431.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,504.58/21,395.72 = 8,431.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,504.58x = 21,395.72 × 8,431.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,504.58x = 180,387,743.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,387,743.23/15,504.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,634.48

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