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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,411.06, 21,267.36 and 8,337.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,411.06, 21,267.36 and 8,337.47 is: 11,505.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,411.06 : 21,267.36 = 8,337.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,411.06/21,267.36 = 8,337.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,411.06x = 21,267.36 × 8,337.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,411.06x = 177,315,869.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,315,869.64/15,411.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,505.75

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