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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,441.24, 21,308.76 and 8,367.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,441.24, 21,308.76 and 8,367.54 is: 11,547.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,441.24 : 21,308.76 = 8,367.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,441.24/21,308.76 = 8,367.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,441.24x = 21,308.76 × 8,367.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,441.24x = 178,301,901.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,301,901.65/15,441.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,547.12

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