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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,439.82, 21,306.89 and 8,366.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,439.82, 21,306.89 and 8,366.22 is: 11,545.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,439.82 : 21,306.89 = 8,366.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,439.82/21,306.89 = 8,366.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,439.82x = 21,306.89 × 8,366.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,439.82x = 178,258,150.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,258,150.17/15,439.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,545.36

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