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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,439.32, 21,306.24 and 8,365.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,439.32, 21,306.24 and 8,365.77 is: 11,544.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,439.32 : 21,306.24 = 8,365.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,439.32/21,306.24 = 8,365.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,439.32x = 21,306.24 × 8,365.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,439.32x = 178,243,103.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,243,103.40/15,439.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,544.75

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