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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,510.69, 21,404.64 and 8,437.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,510.69, 21,404.64 and 8,437.10 is: 11,643.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,510.69 : 21,404.64 = 8,437.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,510.69/21,404.64 = 8,437.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,510.69x = 21,404.64 × 8,437.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,510.69x = 180,592,981.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,592,981.12/15,510.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,643.13

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