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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,414.98, 21,272.64 and 8,341.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,414.98, 21,272.64 and 8,341.40 is: 11,511.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,414.98 : 21,272.64 = 8,341.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,414.98/21,272.64 = 8,341.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,414.98x = 21,272.64 × 8,341.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,414.98x = 177,443,599.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,443,599.30/15,414.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,511.11

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