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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,416.65, 21,274.89 and 8,343.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,416.65, 21,274.89 and 8,343.01 is: 11,513.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,416.65 : 21,274.89 = 8,343.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,416.65/21,274.89 = 8,343.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,416.65x = 21,274.89 × 8,343.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,416.65x = 177,496,620.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,496,620.02/15,416.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,513.31

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