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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,511.64, 21,405.60 and 8,437.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,511.64, 21,405.60 and 8,437.88 is: 11,644.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,511.64 : 21,405.60 = 8,437.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,511.64/21,405.60 = 8,437.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,511.64x = 21,405.60 × 8,437.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,511.64x = 180,617,884.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,617,884.13/15,511.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,644.02

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