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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,409.14, 21,264.59 and 8,335.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,409.14, 21,264.59 and 8,335.55 is: 11,503.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,409.14 : 21,264.59 = 8,335.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,409.14/21,264.59 = 8,335.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,409.14x = 21,264.59 × 8,335.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,409.14x = 177,251,967.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,251,967.69/15,409.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,503.04

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