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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,440.27, 21,307.50 and 8,366.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,440.27, 21,307.50 and 8,366.69 is: 11,545.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,440.27 : 21,307.50 = 8,366.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,440.27/21,307.50 = 8,366.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,440.27x = 21,307.50 × 8,366.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,440.27x = 178,273,247.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,273,247.18/15,440.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,545.99

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