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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,509.52, 21,402.92 and 8,435.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,509.52, 21,402.92 and 8,435.78 is: 11,641.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,509.52 : 21,402.92 = 8,435.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,509.52/21,402.92 = 8,435.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,509.52x = 21,402.92 × 8,435.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,509.52x = 180,550,324.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,550,324.48/15,509.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,641.26

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