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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,483.48, 21,367.62 and 8,410.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,483.48, 21,367.62 and 8,410.38 is: 11,606.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,483.48 : 21,367.62 = 8,410.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,483.48/21,367.62 = 8,410.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,483.48x = 21,367.62 × 8,410.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,483.48x = 179,709,803.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,709,803.90/15,483.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,606.55

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