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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,412.02, 21,268.61 and 8,338.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,412.02, 21,268.61 and 8,338.44 is: 11,507.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,412.02 : 21,268.61 = 8,338.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,412.02/21,268.61 = 8,338.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,412.02x = 21,268.61 × 8,338.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,412.02x = 177,347,097.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,347,097.70/15,412.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,507.07

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