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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,414.24, 21,271.60 and 8,340.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,414.24, 21,271.60 and 8,340.64 is: 11,510.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,414.24 : 21,271.60 = 8,340.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,414.24/21,271.60 = 8,340.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,414.24x = 21,271.60 × 8,340.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,414.24x = 177,418,757.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,418,757.82/15,414.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,510.06

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