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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,408.32, 21,263.44 and 8,334.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,408.32, 21,263.44 and 8,334.84 is: 11,502.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,408.32 : 21,263.44 = 8,334.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,408.32/21,263.44 = 8,334.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,408.32x = 21,263.44 × 8,334.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,408.32x = 177,227,370.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,227,370.25/15,408.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,502.06

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