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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,410.40, 21,266.30 and 8,336.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,410.40, 21,266.30 and 8,336.82 is: 11,504.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,410.40 : 21,266.30 = 8,336.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,410.40/21,266.30 = 8,336.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,410.40x = 21,266.30 × 8,336.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,410.40x = 177,293,415.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,293,415.76/15,410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,504.79

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