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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,412.06, 21,268.60 and 8,338.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,412.06, 21,268.60 and 8,338.60 is: 11,507.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,412.06 : 21,268.60 = 8,338.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,412.06/21,268.60 = 8,338.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,412.06x = 21,268.60 × 8,338.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,412.06x = 177,350,347.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,350,347.96/15,412.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,507.24

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