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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,440.44, 21,307.80 and 8,366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,440.44, 21,307.80 and 8,366.80 is: 11,546.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,440.44 : 21,307.80 = 8,366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,440.44/21,307.80 = 8,366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,440.44x = 21,307.80 × 8,366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,440.44x = 178,278,101.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,278,101.04/15,440.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,546.18

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