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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,504.62, 21,396.40 and 8,431.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,504.62, 21,396.40 and 8,431.04 is: 11,634.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,504.62 : 21,396.40 = 8,431.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,504.62/21,396.40 = 8,431.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,504.62x = 21,396.40 × 8,431.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,504.62x = 180,393,936.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,393,936.67/15,504.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,634.85

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