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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,515.16, 21,410.97 and 8,441.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,515.16, 21,410.97 and 8,441.58 is: 11,649.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,515.16 : 21,410.97 = 8,441.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,515.16/21,410.97 = 8,441.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,515.16x = 21,410.97 × 8,441.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,515.16x = 180,742,464.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,742,464.77/15,515.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,649.41

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