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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,484.30, 21,367.53 and 8,410.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,484.30, 21,367.53 and 8,410.71 is: 11,606.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,484.30 : 21,367.53 = 8,410.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,484.30/21,367.53 = 8,410.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,484.30x = 21,367.53 × 8,410.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,484.30x = 179,716,098.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,716,098.25/15,484.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,606.34

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