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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,401.16, 21,253.61 and 8,327.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,401.16, 21,253.61 and 8,327.58 is: 11,492.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,401.16 : 21,253.61 = 8,327.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,401.16/21,253.61 = 8,327.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,401.16x = 21,253.61 × 8,327.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,401.16x = 176,991,137.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,991,137.56/15,401.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,492.07

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