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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,410.14, 21,265.94 and 8,336.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,410.14, 21,265.94 and 8,336.54 is: 11,504.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,410.14 : 21,265.94 = 8,336.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,410.14/21,265.94 = 8,336.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,410.14x = 21,265.94 × 8,336.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,410.14x = 177,284,433.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,284,433.45/15,410.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,504.40

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