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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,410.24, 21,266.08 and 8,336.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,410.24, 21,266.08 and 8,336.64 is: 11,504.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,410.24 : 21,266.08 = 8,336.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,410.24/21,266.08 = 8,336.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,410.24x = 21,266.08 × 8,336.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,410.24x = 177,287,653.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,287,653.17/15,410.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,504.54

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