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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.10, 21,406.71 and 8,438.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.10, 21,406.71 and 8,438.50 is: 11,645.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.10 : 21,406.71 = 8,438.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.10/21,406.71 = 8,438.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.10x = 21,406.71 × 8,438.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.10x = 180,640,522.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,640,522.34/15,512.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,645.14

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