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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,415.68, 21,273.68 and 8,342.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,415.68, 21,273.68 and 8,342.16 is: 11,512.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,415.68 : 21,273.68 = 8,342.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,415.68/21,273.68 = 8,342.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,415.68x = 21,273.68 × 8,342.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,415.68x = 177,468,442.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,468,442.35/15,415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,512.20

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