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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,520.51, 21,417.40 and 8,713.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,520.51, 21,417.40 and 8,713.90 is: 12,024.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,520.51 : 21,417.40 = 8,713.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,520.51/21,417.40 = 8,713.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,520.51x = 21,417.40 × 8,713.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,520.51x = 186,629,081.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,629,081.86/15,520.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,024.67

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