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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,484.62, 21,368.81 and 8,410.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,484.62, 21,368.81 and 8,410.89 is: 11,607.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,484.62 : 21,368.81 = 8,410.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,484.62/21,368.81 = 8,410.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,484.62x = 21,368.81 × 8,410.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,484.62x = 179,730,710.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,730,710.34/15,484.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,607.05

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