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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,508.71, 21,401.78 and 8,435.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,508.71, 21,401.78 and 8,435.07 is: 11,640.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,508.71 : 21,401.78 = 8,435.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,508.71/21,401.78 = 8,435.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,508.71x = 21,401.78 × 8,435.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,508.71x = 180,525,470.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,525,470.25/15,508.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,640.26

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