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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,407.44, 21,262.16 and 8,333.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,407.44, 21,262.16 and 8,333.76 is: 11,500.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,407.44 : 21,262.16 = 8,333.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,407.44/21,262.16 = 8,333.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,407.44x = 21,262.16 × 8,333.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,407.44x = 177,193,738.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,193,738.52/15,407.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,500.53

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