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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,409.03, 21,264.44 and 8,335.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,409.03, 21,264.44 and 8,335.45 is: 11,502.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,409.03 : 21,264.44 = 8,335.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,409.03/21,264.44 = 8,335.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,409.03x = 21,264.44 × 8,335.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,409.03x = 177,248,644.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,248,644.08/15,409.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,502.91

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