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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,510.89, 21,404.93 and 8,437.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,510.89, 21,404.93 and 8,437.34 is: 11,643.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,510.89 : 21,404.93 = 8,437.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,510.89/21,404.93 = 8,437.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,510.89x = 21,404.93 × 8,437.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,510.89x = 180,600,522.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,600,522.87/15,510.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,643.47

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