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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,407.70, 21,262.62 and 8,334.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,407.70, 21,262.62 and 8,334.12 is: 11,501.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,407.70 : 21,262.62 = 8,334.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,407.70/21,262.62 = 8,334.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,407.70x = 21,262.62 × 8,334.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,407.70x = 177,205,226.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,205,226.59/15,407.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,501.08

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