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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,440.96, 21,308.58 and 8,367.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,440.96, 21,308.58 and 8,367.36 is: 11,546.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,440.96 : 21,308.58 = 8,367.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,440.96/21,308.58 = 8,367.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,440.96x = 21,308.58 × 8,367.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,440.96x = 178,296,559.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,296,559.95/15,440.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,546.99

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