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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,494.72, 21,382.67 and 8,421.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,494.72, 21,382.67 and 8,421.17 is: 11,621.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,494.72 : 21,382.67 = 8,421.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,494.72/21,382.67 = 8,421.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,494.72x = 21,382.67 × 8,421.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,494.72x = 180,067,013.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,067,013.26/15,494.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,621.19

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