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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,492.98, 21,380.55 and 8,419.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,492.98, 21,380.55 and 8,419.41 is: 11,618.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,492.98 : 21,380.55 = 8,419.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,492.98/21,380.55 = 8,419.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,492.98x = 21,380.55 × 8,419.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,492.98x = 180,011,584.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,011,584.90/15,492.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,618.91

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