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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,488.99, 21,374.26 and 8,415.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,488.99, 21,374.26 and 8,415.27 is: 11,612.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,488.99 : 21,374.26 = 8,415.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,488.99/21,374.26 = 8,415.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,488.99x = 21,374.26 × 8,415.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,488.99x = 179,870,126.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,870,126.87/15,488.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,612.77

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