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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,439.24, 21,306.19 and 8,365.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,439.24, 21,306.19 and 8,365.66 is: 11,544.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,439.24 : 21,306.19 = 8,365.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,439.24/21,306.19 = 8,365.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,439.24x = 21,306.19 × 8,365.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,439.24x = 178,240,402.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,240,402.79/15,439.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,544.63

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