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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,483.16, 21,366.87 and 8,409.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,483.16, 21,366.87 and 8,409.58 is: 11,605.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,483.16 : 21,366.87 = 8,409.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,483.16/21,366.87 = 8,409.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,483.16x = 21,366.87 × 8,409.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,483.16x = 179,686,349.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,686,349.20/15,483.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,605.28

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