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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,495.16, 21,383.28 and 8,421.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,495.16, 21,383.28 and 8,421.58 is: 11,621.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,495.16 : 21,383.28 = 8,421.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,495.16/21,383.28 = 8,421.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,495.16x = 21,383.28 × 8,421.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,495.16x = 180,081,003.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,081,003.18/15,495.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,621.76

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