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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,412.08, 21,268.67 and 8,338.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,412.08, 21,268.67 and 8,338.50 is: 11,507.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,412.08 : 21,268.67 = 8,338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,412.08/21,268.67 = 8,338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,412.08x = 21,268.67 × 8,338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,412.08x = 177,348,810.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,348,810.01/15,412.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,507.13

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