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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,484.91, 21,369.07 and 8,411.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,484.91, 21,369.07 and 8,411.27 is: 11,607.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,484.91 : 21,369.07 = 8,411.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,484.91/21,369.07 = 8,411.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,484.91x = 21,369.07 × 8,411.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,484.91x = 179,741,017.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,741,017.42/15,484.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,607.50

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