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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.54, 21,410.94 and 8,440.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.54, 21,410.94 and 8,440.84 is: 11,648.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.54 : 21,410.94 = 8,440.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.54/21,410.94 = 8,440.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.54x = 21,410.94 × 8,440.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.54x = 180,726,318.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,726,318.79/15,514.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,648.84

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