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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,408.27, 21,263.41 and 8,334.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,408.27, 21,263.41 and 8,334.69 is: 11,501.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,408.27 : 21,263.41 = 8,334.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,408.27/21,263.41 = 8,334.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,408.27x = 21,263.41 × 8,334.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,408.27x = 177,223,782.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,223,782.70/15,408.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,501.86

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