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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,479.49, 21,361.55 and 8,405.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,479.49, 21,361.55 and 8,405.49 is: 11,599.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,479.49 : 21,361.55 = 8,405.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,479.49/21,361.55 = 8,405.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,479.49x = 21,361.55 × 8,405.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,479.49x = 179,554,252.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,554,252.88/15,479.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,599.49

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