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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,513.62, 21,408.56 and 8,439.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,513.62, 21,408.56 and 8,439.88 is: 11,646.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,513.62 : 21,408.56 = 8,439.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,513.62/21,408.56 = 8,439.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,513.62x = 21,408.56 × 8,439.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,513.62x = 180,685,677.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,685,677.37/15,513.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,646.91

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