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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,414.65, 21,272.27 and 8,341.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,414.65, 21,272.27 and 8,341.07 is: 11,510.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,414.65 : 21,272.27 = 8,341.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,414.65/21,272.27 = 8,341.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,414.65x = 21,272.27 × 8,341.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,414.65x = 177,433,428.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,433,428.35/15,414.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,510.70

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