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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,481.50, 21,364.47 and 8,407.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,481.50, 21,364.47 and 8,407.98 is: 11,603.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,481.50 : 21,364.47 = 8,407.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,481.50/21,364.47 = 8,407.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,481.50x = 21,364.47 × 8,407.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,481.50x = 179,632,036.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,632,036.47/15,481.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,603.01

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