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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.62, 21,407.18 and 8,438.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.62, 21,407.18 and 8,438.88 is: 11,645.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.62 : 21,407.18 = 8,438.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.62/21,407.18 = 8,438.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.62x = 21,407.18 × 8,438.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.62x = 180,652,623.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,652,623.16/15,512.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,645.53

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