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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,490.50, 21,377.08 and 8,417.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,490.50, 21,377.08 and 8,417.04 is: 11,615.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,490.50 : 21,377.08 = 8,417.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,490.50/21,377.08 = 8,417.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,490.50x = 21,377.08 × 8,417.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,490.50x = 179,931,737.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,931,737.44/15,490.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,615.62

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