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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,413.07, 21,270.06 and 8,339.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,413.07, 21,270.06 and 8,339.48 is: 11,508.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,413.07 : 21,270.06 = 8,339.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,413.07/21,270.06 = 8,339.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,413.07x = 21,270.06 × 8,339.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,413.07x = 177,381,239.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,381,239.97/15,413.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,508.50

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