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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,409.44, 21,264.92 and 8,335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,409.44, 21,264.92 and 8,335.76 is: 11,503.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,409.44 : 21,264.92 = 8,335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,409.44/21,264.92 = 8,335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,409.44x = 21,264.92 × 8,335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,409.44x = 177,259,269.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,259,269.54/15,409.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,503.29

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