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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,484.34, 21,368.27 and 8,410.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,484.34, 21,368.27 and 8,410.76 is: 11,606.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,484.34 : 21,368.27 = 8,410.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,484.34/21,368.27 = 8,410.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,484.34x = 21,368.27 × 8,410.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,484.34x = 179,723,337.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,723,337.59/15,484.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,606.78

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