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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,517.09, 21,413.49 and 8,443.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,517.09, 21,413.49 and 8,443.52 is: 11,652.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,517.09 : 21,413.49 = 8,443.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,517.09/21,413.49 = 8,443.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,517.09x = 21,413.49 × 8,443.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,517.09x = 180,805,231.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,805,231.08/15,517.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,652.01

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