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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,493.18, 21,380.79 and 8,419.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,493.18, 21,380.79 and 8,419.72 is: 11,619.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,493.18 : 21,380.79 = 8,419.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,493.18/21,380.79 = 8,419.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,493.18x = 21,380.79 × 8,419.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,493.18x = 180,020,265.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,020,265.18/15,493.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,619.32

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