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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,412.53, 21,269.45 and 8,339.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,412.53, 21,269.45 and 8,339.11 is: 11,508.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,412.53 : 21,269.45 = 8,339.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,412.53/21,269.45 = 8,339.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,412.53x = 21,269.45 × 8,339.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,412.53x = 177,368,283.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,368,283.19/15,412.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,508.06

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