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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,439.65, 21,306.56 and 8,366.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,439.65, 21,306.56 and 8,366.01 is: 11,545.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,439.65 : 21,306.56 = 8,366.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,439.65/21,306.56 = 8,366.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,439.65x = 21,306.56 × 8,366.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,439.65x = 178,250,852.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,250,852.20/15,439.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,545.01

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