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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,441.48, 21,309.10 and 8,367.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,441.48, 21,309.10 and 8,367.88 is: 11,547.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,441.48 : 21,309.10 = 8,367.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,441.48/21,309.10 = 8,367.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,441.48x = 21,309.10 × 8,367.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,441.48x = 178,311,991.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,311,991.71/15,441.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,547.60

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