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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,413.54, 21,270.68 and 8,339.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,413.54, 21,270.68 and 8,339.96 is: 11,509.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,413.54 : 21,270.68 = 8,339.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,413.54/21,270.68 = 8,339.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,413.54x = 21,270.68 × 8,339.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,413.54x = 177,396,620.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,396,620.37/15,413.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,509.14

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