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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,378.67, 21,222.56 and 8,305.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,378.67, 21,222.56 and 8,305.09 is: 11,461.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,378.67 : 21,222.56 = 8,305.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,378.67/21,222.56 = 8,305.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,378.67x = 21,222.56 × 8,305.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,378.67x = 176,255,207.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,255,207.39/15,378.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,461.02

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