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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,481.62, 21,364.83 and 8,408.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,481.62, 21,364.83 and 8,408.16 is: 11,603.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,481.62 : 21,364.83 = 8,408.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,481.62/21,364.83 = 8,408.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,481.62x = 21,364.83 × 8,408.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,481.62x = 179,638,909.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,638,909.01/15,481.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,603.37

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