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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,408.03, 21,263.02 and 8,334.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,408.03, 21,263.02 and 8,334.45 is: 11,501.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,408.03 : 21,263.02 = 8,334.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,408.03/21,263.02 = 8,334.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,408.03x = 21,263.02 × 8,334.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,408.03x = 177,215,577.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,215,577.04/15,408.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,501.51

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