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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.79, 21,410.86 and 8,441.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.79, 21,410.86 and 8,441.66 is: 11,649.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.79 : 21,410.86 = 8,441.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.79/21,410.86 = 8,441.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.79x = 21,410.86 × 8,441.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.79x = 180,743,232.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,743,232.85/15,514.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,649.74

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