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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,411.49, 21,267.70 and 8,337.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,411.49, 21,267.70 and 8,337.76 is: 11,506.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,411.49 : 21,267.70 = 8,337.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,411.49/21,267.70 = 8,337.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,411.49x = 21,267.70 × 8,337.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,411.49x = 177,324,978.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,324,978.35/15,411.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,506.02

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