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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,441.47, 21,309.33 and 8,367.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,441.47, 21,309.33 and 8,367.94 is: 11,547.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,441.47 : 21,309.33 = 8,367.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,441.47/21,309.33 = 8,367.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,441.47x = 21,309.33 × 8,367.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,441.47x = 178,315,205.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,315,205.83/15,441.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,547.81

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