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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,409.70, 21,265.29 and 8,335.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,409.70, 21,265.29 and 8,335.97 is: 11,503.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,409.70 : 21,265.29 = 8,335.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,409.70/21,265.29 = 8,335.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,409.70x = 21,265.29 × 8,335.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,409.70x = 177,266,713.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,266,713.15/15,409.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,503.58

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