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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,408.92, 21,264.48 and 8,335.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,408.92, 21,264.48 and 8,335.46 is: 11,503.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,408.92 : 21,264.48 = 8,335.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,408.92/21,264.48 = 8,335.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,408.92x = 21,264.48 × 8,335.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,408.92x = 177,249,222.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,249,222.46/15,408.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,503.03

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