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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,417.79, 21,276.46 and 8,344.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,417.79, 21,276.46 and 8,344.19 is: 11,514.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,417.79 : 21,276.46 = 8,344.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,417.79/21,276.46 = 8,344.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,417.79x = 21,276.46 × 8,344.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,417.79x = 177,534,824.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,534,824.77/15,417.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,514.93

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