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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,508.70, 21,402.08 and 8,435.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,508.70, 21,402.08 and 8,435.18 is: 11,640.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,508.70 : 21,402.08 = 8,435.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,508.70/21,402.08 = 8,435.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,508.70x = 21,402.08 × 8,435.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,508.70x = 180,530,397.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,530,397.17/15,508.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,640.59

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