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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,520.53, 21,418.79 and 8,447.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,520.53, 21,418.79 and 8,447.41 is: 11,657.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,520.53 : 21,418.79 = 8,447.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,520.53/21,418.79 = 8,447.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,520.53x = 21,418.79 × 8,447.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,520.53x = 180,933,300.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,933,300.83/15,520.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,657.68

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