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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,419.28, 21,278.59 and 8,345.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,419.28, 21,278.59 and 8,345.69 is: 11,517.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,419.28 : 21,278.59 = 8,345.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,419.28/21,278.59 = 8,345.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,419.28x = 21,278.59 × 8,345.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,419.28x = 177,584,515.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,584,515.78/15,419.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,517.04

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