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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,407, 21,261.58 and 8,333.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,407, 21,261.58 and 8,333.40 is: 11,500.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,407 : 21,261.58 = 8,333.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,407/21,261.58 = 8,333.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,407x = 21,261.58 × 8,333.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,407x = 177,181,250.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,181,250.77/15,407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,500.05

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