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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,405.81, 21,260.12 and 8,332.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,405.81, 21,260.12 and 8,332.22 is: 11,498.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,405.81 : 21,260.12 = 8,332.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,405.81/21,260.12 = 8,332.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,405.81x = 21,260.12 × 8,332.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,405.81x = 177,143,849.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,143,849.10/15,405.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,498.51

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