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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,413.10, 21,270.13 and 8,339.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,413.10, 21,270.13 and 8,339.52 is: 11,508.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,413.10 : 21,270.13 = 8,339.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,413.10/21,270.13 = 8,339.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,413.10x = 21,270.13 × 8,339.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,413.10x = 177,382,613.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,382,613.81/15,413.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,508.56

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