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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,480.36, 21,362.82 and 8,406.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,480.36, 21,362.82 and 8,406.78 is: 11,601.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,480.36 : 21,362.82 = 8,406.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,480.36/21,362.82 = 8,406.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,480.36x = 21,362.82 × 8,406.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,480.36x = 179,592,527.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,592,527.92/15,480.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,601.31

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