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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,421.52, 21,281.73 and 8,347.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,421.52, 21,281.73 and 8,347.95 is: 11,520.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,421.52 : 21,281.73 = 8,347.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,421.52/21,281.73 = 8,347.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,421.52x = 21,281.73 × 8,347.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,421.52x = 177,658,817.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,658,817.95/15,421.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,520.19

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