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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,486.80, 21,371.31 and 8,413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,486.80, 21,371.31 and 8,413.20 is: 11,609.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,486.80 : 21,371.31 = 8,413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,486.80/21,371.31 = 8,413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,486.80x = 21,371.31 × 8,413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,486.80x = 179,801,105.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,801,105.29/15,486.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,609.96

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