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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,515.04, 21,411.20 and 8,441.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,515.04, 21,411.20 and 8,441.91 is: 11,650.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,515.04 : 21,411.20 = 8,441.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,515.04/21,411.20 = 8,441.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,515.04x = 21,411.20 × 8,441.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,515.04x = 180,751,498.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,751,498.02/15,515.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,650.09

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