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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,511.06, 21,405.48 and 8,437.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,511.06, 21,405.48 and 8,437.50 is: 11,643.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,511.06 : 21,405.48 = 8,437.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,511.06/21,405.48 = 8,437.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,511.06x = 21,405.48 × 8,437.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,511.06x = 180,608,737.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,608,737.50/15,511.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,643.87

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