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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,407.52, 21,262.37 and 8,333.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,407.52, 21,262.37 and 8,333.94 is: 11,500.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,407.52 : 21,262.37 = 8,333.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,407.52/21,262.37 = 8,333.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,407.52x = 21,262.37 × 8,333.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,407.52x = 177,199,315.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,199,315.84/15,407.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,500.83

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