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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,492.87, 21,379.95 and 8,419.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,492.87, 21,379.95 and 8,419.32 is: 11,618.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,492.87 : 21,379.95 = 8,419.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,492.87/21,379.95 = 8,419.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,492.87x = 21,379.95 × 8,419.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,492.87x = 180,004,640.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,004,640.63/15,492.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,618.55

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