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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,407.65, 21,262.53 and 8,334.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,407.65, 21,262.53 and 8,334.10 is: 11,501.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,407.65 : 21,262.53 = 8,334.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,407.65/21,262.53 = 8,334.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,407.65x = 21,262.53 × 8,334.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,407.65x = 177,204,051.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,204,051.27/15,407.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,501.04

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