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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,441.41, 21,309.15 and 8,367.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,441.41, 21,309.15 and 8,367.86 is: 11,547.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,441.41 : 21,309.15 = 8,367.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,441.41/21,309.15 = 8,367.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,441.41x = 21,309.15 × 8,367.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,441.41x = 178,311,983.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,311,983.92/15,441.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,547.65

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