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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,505.78, 21,397.38 and 8,432.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,505.78, 21,397.38 and 8,432.21 is: 11,636.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,505.78 : 21,397.38 = 8,432.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,505.78/21,397.38 = 8,432.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,505.78x = 21,397.38 × 8,432.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,505.78x = 180,427,201.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,427,201.61/15,505.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,636.13

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