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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,521.96, 21,419.71 and 8,448.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,521.96, 21,419.71 and 8,448.40 is: 11,658.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,521.96 : 21,419.71 = 8,448.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,521.96/21,419.71 = 8,448.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,521.96x = 21,419.71 × 8,448.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,521.96x = 180,962,283.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,962,283.62/15,521.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,658.47

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