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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,511.98, 21,406.62 and 8,438.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,511.98, 21,406.62 and 8,438.45 is: 11,645.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,511.98 : 21,406.62 = 8,438.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,511.98/21,406.62 = 8,438.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,511.98x = 21,406.62 × 8,438.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,511.98x = 180,638,585.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,638,585.51/15,511.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,645.10

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