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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,416.47, 21,274.75 and 8,342.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,416.47, 21,274.75 and 8,342.89 is: 11,513.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,416.47 : 21,274.75 = 8,342.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,416.47/21,274.75 = 8,342.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,416.47x = 21,274.75 × 8,342.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,416.47x = 177,492,856.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,492,856.27/15,416.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,513.20

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