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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,480.40, 21,362.88 and 8,406.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,480.40, 21,362.88 and 8,406.76 is: 11,601.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,480.40 : 21,362.88 = 8,406.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,480.40/21,362.88 = 8,406.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,480.40x = 21,362.88 × 8,406.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,480.40x = 179,592,605.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,592,605.07/15,480.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,601.29

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