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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,481.36, 21,363.64 and 8,407.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,481.36, 21,363.64 and 8,407.60 is: 11,602.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,481.36 : 21,363.64 = 8,407.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,481.36/21,363.64 = 8,407.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,481.36x = 21,363.64 × 8,407.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,481.36x = 179,616,939.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,616,939.66/15,481.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,602.14

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