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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.02, 21,406.38 and 8,438.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.02, 21,406.38 and 8,438.28 is: 11,644.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.02 : 21,406.38 = 8,438.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.02/21,406.38 = 8,438.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.02x = 21,406.38 × 8,438.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.02x = 180,633,028.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,633,028.23/15,512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,644.71

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