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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,404.22, 21,257.81 and 8,330.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,404.22, 21,257.81 and 8,330.63 is: 11,496.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,404.22 : 21,257.81 = 8,330.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,404.22/21,257.81 = 8,330.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,404.22x = 21,257.81 × 8,330.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,404.22x = 177,090,833.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,090,833.02/15,404.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,496.25

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