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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,483.72, 21,367.44 and 8,410.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,483.72, 21,367.44 and 8,410.08 is: 11,605.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,483.72 : 21,367.44 = 8,410.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,483.72/21,367.44 = 8,410.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,483.72x = 21,367.44 × 8,410.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,483.72x = 179,701,879.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,701,879.80/15,483.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,605.86

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