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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,495.36, 21,383.17 and 8,421.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,495.36, 21,383.17 and 8,421.78 is: 11,621.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,495.36 : 21,383.17 = 8,421.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,495.36/21,383.17 = 8,421.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,495.36x = 21,383.17 × 8,421.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,495.36x = 180,084,353.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,084,353.44/15,495.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,621.82

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