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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.34, 21,407.44 and 8,439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.34, 21,407.44 and 8,439.20 is: 11,646.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.34 : 21,407.44 = 8,439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.34/21,407.44 = 8,439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.34x = 21,407.44 × 8,439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.34x = 180,661,667.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,661,667.65/15,512.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,646.32

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