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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,489.81, 21,375.51 and 8,416.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,489.81, 21,375.51 and 8,416.26 is: 11,614.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,489.81 : 21,375.51 = 8,416.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,489.81/21,375.51 = 8,416.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,489.81x = 21,375.51 × 8,416.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,489.81x = 179,901,849.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,901,849.79/15,489.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,614.21

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