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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,506.41, 21,399.02 and 8,432.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,506.41, 21,399.02 and 8,432.83 is: 11,637.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,506.41 : 21,399.02 = 8,432.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,506.41/21,399.02 = 8,432.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,506.41x = 21,399.02 × 8,432.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,506.41x = 180,454,297.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,454,297.83/15,506.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,637.40

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