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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,495.46, 21,382.86 and 8,421.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,495.46, 21,382.86 and 8,421.83 is: 11,621.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,495.46 : 21,382.86 = 8,421.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,495.46/21,382.86 = 8,421.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,495.46x = 21,382.86 × 8,421.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,495.46x = 180,082,811.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,082,811.83/15,495.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,621.65

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