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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.81, 21,341.48 and 8,391.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.81, 21,341.48 and 8,391.24 is: 11,579.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.81 : 21,341.48 = 8,391.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.81/21,341.48 = 8,391.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.81x = 21,341.48 × 8,391.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.81x = 179,081,501.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,081,501.61/15,464.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,579.93

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