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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,409.82, 21,265.46 and 8,336.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,409.82, 21,265.46 and 8,336.10 is: 11,503.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,409.82 : 21,265.46 = 8,336.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,409.82/21,265.46 = 8,336.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,409.82x = 21,265.46 × 8,336.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,409.82x = 177,271,001.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,271,001.11/15,409.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,503.77

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