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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,419.50, 21,278.91 and 8,345.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,419.50, 21,278.91 and 8,345.98 is: 11,517.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,419.50 : 21,278.91 = 8,345.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,419.50/21,278.91 = 8,345.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,419.50x = 21,278.91 × 8,345.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,419.50x = 177,593,357.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,593,357.28/15,419.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,517.45

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