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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.34, 21,410.20 and 8,441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.34, 21,410.20 and 8,441.20 is: 11,649.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.34 : 21,410.20 = 8,441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.34/21,410.20 = 8,441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.34x = 21,410.20 × 8,441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.34x = 180,727,780.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,727,780.24/15,514.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,649.08

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