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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,485.09, 21,369.38 and 8,411.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,485.09, 21,369.38 and 8,411.63 is: 11,608.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,485.09 : 21,369.38 = 8,411.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,485.09/21,369.38 = 8,411.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,485.09x = 21,369.38 × 8,411.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,485.09x = 179,751,168.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,751,168.98/15,485.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,608.02

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