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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,480.49, 21,362.73 and 8,406.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,480.49, 21,362.73 and 8,406.85 is: 11,601.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,480.49 : 21,362.73 = 8,406.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,480.49/21,362.73 = 8,406.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,480.49x = 21,362.73 × 8,406.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,480.49x = 179,593,266.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,593,266.70/15,480.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,601.26

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