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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,507.52, 21,400.16 and 8,433.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,507.52, 21,400.16 and 8,433.78 is: 11,638.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,507.52 : 21,400.16 = 8,433.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,507.52/21,400.16 = 8,433.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,507.52x = 21,400.16 × 8,433.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,507.52x = 180,484,241.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,484,241.40/15,507.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,638.50

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