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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,439.56, 21,306.66 and 8,365.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,439.56, 21,306.66 and 8,365.99 is: 11,545.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,439.56 : 21,306.66 = 8,365.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,439.56/21,306.66 = 8,365.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,439.56x = 21,306.66 × 8,365.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,439.56x = 178,251,304.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,251,304.49/15,439.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,545.10

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