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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,439.13, 21,306.02 and 8,365.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,439.13, 21,306.02 and 8,365.55 is: 11,544.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,439.13 : 21,306.02 = 8,365.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,439.13/21,306.02 = 8,365.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,439.13x = 21,306.02 × 8,365.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,439.13x = 178,236,427.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,236,427.25/15,439.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,544.46

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