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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,490.44, 21,376.92 and 8,416.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,490.44, 21,376.92 and 8,416.98 is: 11,615.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,490.44 : 21,376.92 = 8,416.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,490.44/21,376.92 = 8,416.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,490.44x = 21,376.92 × 8,416.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,490.44x = 179,929,108.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,929,108.10/15,490.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,615.49

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