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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,440.81, 21,308.39 and 8,367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,440.81, 21,308.39 and 8,367.24 is: 11,546.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,440.81 : 21,308.39 = 8,367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,440.81/21,308.39 = 8,367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,440.81x = 21,308.39 × 8,367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,440.81x = 178,292,371.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,292,371.31/15,440.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,546.83

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