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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,411.99, 21,268.39 and 8,338.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,411.99, 21,268.39 and 8,338.26 is: 11,506.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,411.99 : 21,268.39 = 8,338.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,411.99/21,268.39 = 8,338.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,411.99x = 21,268.39 × 8,338.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,411.99x = 177,341,365.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,341,365.60/15,411.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,506.71

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