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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,483.41, 21,367.22 and 8,409.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,483.41, 21,367.22 and 8,409.83 is: 11,605.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,483.41 : 21,367.22 = 8,409.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,483.41/21,367.22 = 8,409.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,483.41x = 21,367.22 × 8,409.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,483.41x = 179,694,592.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,694,592.31/15,483.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,605.62

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