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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,413.36, 21,270.44 and 8,339.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,413.36, 21,270.44 and 8,339.76 is: 11,508.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,413.36 : 21,270.44 = 8,339.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,413.36/21,270.44 = 8,339.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,413.36x = 21,270.44 × 8,339.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,413.36x = 177,390,364.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,390,364.69/15,413.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,508.87

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