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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,494.98, 21,383.49 and 8,421.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,494.98, 21,383.49 and 8,421.88 is: 11,622.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,494.98 : 21,383.49 = 8,421.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,494.98/21,383.49 = 8,421.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,494.98x = 21,383.49 × 8,421.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,494.98x = 180,089,186.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,089,186.76/15,494.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,622.42

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