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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,485.28, 21,369.70 and 8,411.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,485.28, 21,369.70 and 8,411.71 is: 11,608.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,485.28 : 21,369.70 = 8,411.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,485.28/21,369.70 = 8,411.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,485.28x = 21,369.70 × 8,411.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,485.28x = 179,755,719.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,755,719.19/15,485.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,608.17

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