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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,413.16, 21,270.21 and 8,339.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,413.16, 21,270.21 and 8,339.64 is: 11,508.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,413.16 : 21,270.21 = 8,339.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,413.16/21,270.21 = 8,339.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,413.16x = 21,270.21 × 8,339.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,413.16x = 177,385,894.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,385,894.12/15,413.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,508.73

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