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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,404.05, 21,257.57 and 8,330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,404.05, 21,257.57 and 8,330.48 is: 11,496.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,404.05 : 21,257.57 = 8,330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,404.05/21,257.57 = 8,330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,404.05x = 21,257.57 × 8,330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,404.05x = 177,085,755.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,085,755.99/15,404.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,496.05

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