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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,484.67, 21,368.94 and 8,411.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,484.67, 21,368.94 and 8,411.09 is: 11,607.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,484.67 : 21,368.94 = 8,411.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,484.67/21,368.94 = 8,411.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,484.67x = 21,368.94 × 8,411.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,484.67x = 179,735,970.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,735,970.70/15,484.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,607.35

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