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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,407.13, 21,261.84 and 8,333.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,407.13, 21,261.84 and 8,333.55 is: 11,500.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,407.13 : 21,261.84 = 8,333.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,407.13/21,261.84 = 8,333.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,407.13x = 21,261.84 × 8,333.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,407.13x = 177,186,606.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,186,606.73/15,407.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,500.30

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