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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,411.06, 21,267.23 and 8,337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,411.06, 21,267.23 and 8,337.60 is: 11,505.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,411.06 : 21,267.23 = 8,337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,411.06/21,267.23 = 8,337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,411.06x = 21,267.23 × 8,337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,411.06x = 177,317,615.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,317,615.16/15,411.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,505.87

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