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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,505.62, 21,397.65 and 8,432.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,505.62, 21,397.65 and 8,432.05 is: 11,636.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,505.62 : 21,397.65 = 8,432.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,505.62/21,397.65 = 8,432.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,505.62x = 21,397.65 × 8,432.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,505.62x = 180,426,054.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,426,054.68/15,505.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,636.17

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