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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,493.61, 21,380.91 and 8,420.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,493.61, 21,380.91 and 8,420.06 is: 11,619.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,493.61 : 21,380.91 = 8,420.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,493.61/21,380.91 = 8,420.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,493.61x = 21,380.91 × 8,420.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,493.61x = 180,028,545.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,028,545.05/15,493.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,619.54

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