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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,413.45, 21,270.47 and 8,339.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,413.45, 21,270.47 and 8,339.72 is: 11,508.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,413.45 : 21,270.47 = 8,339.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,413.45/21,270.47 = 8,339.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,413.45x = 21,270.47 × 8,339.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,413.45x = 177,389,616.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,389,616.02/15,413.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,508.76

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