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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,411.54, 21,267.92 and 8,337.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,411.54, 21,267.92 and 8,337.96 is: 11,506.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,411.54 : 21,267.92 = 8,337.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,411.54/21,267.92 = 8,337.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,411.54x = 21,267.92 × 8,337.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,411.54x = 177,331,066.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,331,066.24/15,411.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,506.38

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