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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,513.42, 21,407.90 and 8,439.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,513.42, 21,407.90 and 8,439.87 is: 11,646.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,513.42 : 21,407.90 = 8,439.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,513.42/21,407.90 = 8,439.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,513.42x = 21,407.90 × 8,439.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,513.42x = 180,679,850.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,679,850.77/15,513.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,646.68

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