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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,409.99, 21,265.63 and 8,336.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,409.99, 21,265.63 and 8,336.26 is: 11,503.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,409.99 : 21,265.63 = 8,336.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,409.99/21,265.63 = 8,336.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,409.99x = 21,265.63 × 8,336.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,409.99x = 177,275,820.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,275,820.74/15,409.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,503.95

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