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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,492.36, 21,379.44 and 8,418.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,492.36, 21,379.44 and 8,418.74 is: 11,617.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,492.36 : 21,379.44 = 8,418.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,492.36/21,379.44 = 8,418.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,492.36x = 21,379.44 × 8,418.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,492.36x = 179,987,946.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,987,946.71/15,492.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,617.85

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