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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,407.96, 21,262.97 and 8,334.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,407.96, 21,262.97 and 8,334.36 is: 11,501.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,407.96 : 21,262.97 = 8,334.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,407.96/21,262.97 = 8,334.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,407.96x = 21,262.97 × 8,334.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,407.96x = 177,213,267.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,213,267.49/15,407.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,501.41

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