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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.00, 21,406.46 and 8,438.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.00, 21,406.46 and 8,438.45 is: 11,645.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.00 : 21,406.46 = 8,438.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.00/21,406.46 = 8,438.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.00x = 21,406.46 × 8,438.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.00x = 180,637,193.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,637,193.16/15,512.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,645.00

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