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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,414.95, 21,272.66 and 8,341.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,414.95, 21,272.66 and 8,341.38 is: 11,511.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,414.95 : 21,272.66 = 8,341.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,414.95/21,272.66 = 8,341.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,414.95x = 21,272.66 × 8,341.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,414.95x = 177,443,340.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,443,340.67/15,414.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,511.12

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