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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,488.17, 21,373.77 and 8,414.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,488.17, 21,373.77 and 8,414.59 is: 11,612.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,488.17 : 21,373.77 = 8,414.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,488.17/21,373.77 = 8,414.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,488.17x = 21,373.77 × 8,414.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,488.17x = 179,851,404.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,851,404.44/15,488.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,612.18

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