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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,415.30, 21,273.06 and 8,341.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,415.30, 21,273.06 and 8,341.72 is: 11,511.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,415.30 : 21,273.06 = 8,341.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,415.30/21,273.06 = 8,341.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,415.30x = 21,273.06 × 8,341.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,415.30x = 177,453,910.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,453,910.06/15,415.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,511.54

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