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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,508.50, 21,401.62 and 8,434.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,508.50, 21,401.62 and 8,434.90 is: 11,640.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,508.50 : 21,401.62 = 8,434.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,508.50/21,401.62 = 8,434.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,508.50x = 21,401.62 × 8,434.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,508.50x = 180,520,524.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,520,524.54/15,508.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,640.10

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