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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,483.24, 21,366.96 and 8,409.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,483.24, 21,366.96 and 8,409.72 is: 11,605.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,483.24 : 21,366.96 = 8,409.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,483.24/21,366.96 = 8,409.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,483.24x = 21,366.96 × 8,409.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,483.24x = 179,690,150.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,690,150.85/15,483.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,605.46

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