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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,513.54, 21,409.56 and 8,439.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,513.54, 21,409.56 and 8,439.84 is: 11,647.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,513.54 : 21,409.56 = 8,439.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,513.54/21,409.56 = 8,439.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,513.54x = 21,409.56 × 8,439.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,513.54x = 180,693,260.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,693,260.87/15,513.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,647.46

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