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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.10, 21,406.87 and 8,438.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.10, 21,406.87 and 8,438.54 is: 11,645.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.10 : 21,406.87 = 8,438.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.10/21,406.87 = 8,438.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.10x = 21,406.87 × 8,438.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.10x = 180,642,728.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,642,728.77/15,512.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,645.28

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