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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,515.80, 21,411.19 and 8,442.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,515.80, 21,411.19 and 8,442.07 is: 11,649.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,515.80 : 21,411.19 = 8,442.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,515.80/21,411.19 = 8,442.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,515.80x = 21,411.19 × 8,442.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,515.80x = 180,754,764.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,754,764.76/15,515.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,649.72

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