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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,415.02, 21,272.79 and 8,341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,415.02, 21,272.79 and 8,341.44 is: 11,511.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,415.02 : 21,272.79 = 8,341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,415.02/21,272.79 = 8,341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,415.02x = 21,272.79 × 8,341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,415.02x = 177,445,749.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,445,749.91/15,415.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,511.22

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