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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,507.62, 21,400.28 and 8,433.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,507.62, 21,400.28 and 8,433.88 is: 11,638.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,507.62 : 21,400.28 = 8,433.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,507.62/21,400.28 = 8,433.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,507.62x = 21,400.28 × 8,433.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,507.62x = 180,487,393.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,487,393.49/15,507.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,638.63

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