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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,480.07, 21,362.49 and 8,406.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,480.07, 21,362.49 and 8,406.64 is: 11,601.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,480.07 : 21,362.49 = 8,406.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,480.07/21,362.49 = 8,406.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,480.07x = 21,362.49 × 8,406.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,480.07x = 179,586,762.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,586,762.93/15,480.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,601.16

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