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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,417.95, 21,276.68 and 8,344.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,417.95, 21,276.68 and 8,344.22 is: 11,514.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,417.95 : 21,276.68 = 8,344.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,417.95/21,276.68 = 8,344.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,417.95x = 21,276.68 × 8,344.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,417.95x = 177,537,150.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,537,150.69/15,417.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,514.97

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