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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,480.68, 21,363.35 and 8,407.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,480.68, 21,363.35 and 8,407.13 is: 11,601.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,480.68 : 21,363.35 = 8,407.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,480.68/21,363.35 = 8,407.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,480.68x = 21,363.35 × 8,407.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,480.68x = 179,604,311.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,604,311.83/15,480.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,601.84

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