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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,515.93, 21,411.36 and 8,442.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,515.93, 21,411.36 and 8,442.20 is: 11,649.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,515.93 : 21,411.36 = 8,442.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,515.93/21,411.36 = 8,442.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,515.93x = 21,411.36 × 8,442.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,515.93x = 180,759,036.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,759,036.92/15,515.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,649.90

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