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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,440.94, 21,308.49 and 8,367.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,440.94, 21,308.49 and 8,367.30 is: 11,546.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,440.94 : 21,308.49 = 8,367.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,440.94/21,308.49 = 8,367.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,440.94x = 21,308.49 × 8,367.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,440.94x = 178,294,528.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,294,528.38/15,440.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,546.87

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