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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,413.39, 21,270.48 and 8,339.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,413.39, 21,270.48 and 8,339.81 is: 11,508.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,413.39 : 21,270.48 = 8,339.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,413.39/21,270.48 = 8,339.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,413.39x = 21,270.48 × 8,339.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,413.39x = 177,391,814.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,391,814.99/15,413.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,508.94

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