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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,511.04, 21,405.76 and 8,437.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,511.04, 21,405.76 and 8,437.71 is: 11,644.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,511.04 : 21,405.76 = 8,437.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,511.04/21,405.76 = 8,437.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,511.04x = 21,405.76 × 8,437.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,511.04x = 180,615,654.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,615,654.39/15,511.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,644.33

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