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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,490.67, 21,377.22 and 8,417.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,490.67, 21,377.22 and 8,417.09 is: 11,615.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,490.67 : 21,377.22 = 8,417.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,490.67/21,377.22 = 8,417.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,490.67x = 21,377.22 × 8,417.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,490.67x = 179,933,984.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,933,984.69/15,490.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,615.64

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