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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,410.32, 21,266.14 and 8,336.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,410.32, 21,266.14 and 8,336.80 is: 11,504.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,410.32 : 21,266.14 = 8,336.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,410.32/21,266.14 = 8,336.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,410.32x = 21,266.14 × 8,336.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,410.32x = 177,291,555.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,291,555.95/15,410.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,504.73

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