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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,505.52, 21,397.41 and 8,431.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,505.52, 21,397.41 and 8,431.79 is: 11,635.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,505.52 : 21,397.41 = 8,431.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,505.52/21,397.41 = 8,431.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,505.52x = 21,397.41 × 8,431.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,505.52x = 180,418,360.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,418,360.68/15,505.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,635.75

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