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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,412.53, 21,269.31 and 8,338.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,412.53, 21,269.31 and 8,338.95 is: 11,507.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,412.53 : 21,269.31 = 8,338.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,412.53/21,269.31 = 8,338.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,412.53x = 21,269.31 × 8,338.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,412.53x = 177,363,712.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,363,712.62/15,412.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,507.76

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