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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.92, 21,410.64 and 8,441.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.92, 21,410.64 and 8,441.34 is: 11,649.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.92 : 21,410.64 = 8,441.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.92/21,410.64 = 8,441.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.92x = 21,410.64 × 8,441.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.92x = 180,734,491.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,734,491.86/15,514.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,649.08

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