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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,441.99, 21,309.95 and 8,368.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,441.99, 21,309.95 and 8,368.41 is: 11,548.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,441.99 : 21,309.95 = 8,368.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,441.99/21,309.95 = 8,368.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,441.99x = 21,309.95 × 8,368.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,441.99x = 178,330,398.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,330,398.68/15,441.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,548.41

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