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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,482.70, 21,365.78 and 8,408.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,482.70, 21,365.78 and 8,408.97 is: 11,604.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,482.70 : 21,365.78 = 8,408.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,482.70/21,365.78 = 8,408.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,482.70x = 21,365.78 × 8,408.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,482.70x = 179,664,161.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,664,161.00/15,482.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,604.19

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