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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,409.55, 21,265.03 and 8,335.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,409.55, 21,265.03 and 8,335.82 is: 11,503.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,409.55 : 21,265.03 = 8,335.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,409.55/21,265.03 = 8,335.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,409.55x = 21,265.03 × 8,335.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,409.55x = 177,261,525.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,261,525.96/15,409.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,503.35

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