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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,410.28, 21,266.18 and 8,336.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,410.28, 21,266.18 and 8,336.70 is: 11,504.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,410.28 : 21,266.18 = 8,336.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,410.28/21,266.18 = 8,336.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,410.28x = 21,266.18 × 8,336.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,410.28x = 177,289,762.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,289,762.81/15,410.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,504.64

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