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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,411.77, 21,266.67 and 8,949.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,411.77, 21,266.67 and 8,949.17 is: 12,348.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,411.77 : 21,266.67 = 8,949.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,411.77/21,266.67 = 8,949.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,411.77x = 21,266.67 × 8,949.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,411.77x = 190,319,045.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,319,045.16/15,411.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,348.94

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