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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,480.37, 21,362.34 and 8,406.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,480.37, 21,362.34 and 8,406.64 is: 11,600.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,480.37 : 21,362.34 = 8,406.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,480.37/21,362.34 = 8,406.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,480.37x = 21,362.34 × 8,406.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,480.37x = 179,585,501.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,585,501.94/15,480.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,600.85

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