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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,419.07, 21,278.46 and 8,345.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,419.07, 21,278.46 and 8,345.64 is: 11,517.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,419.07 : 21,278.46 = 8,345.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,419.07/21,278.46 = 8,345.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,419.07x = 21,278.46 × 8,345.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,419.07x = 177,582,366.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,582,366.91/15,419.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,517.06

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