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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,441.94, 21,309.87 and 8,368.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,441.94, 21,309.87 and 8,368.30 is: 11,548.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,441.94 : 21,309.87 = 8,368.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,441.94/21,309.87 = 8,368.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,441.94x = 21,309.87 × 8,368.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,441.94x = 178,327,385.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,327,385.12/15,441.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,548.25

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