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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,442.05, 21,310.04 and 8,368.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,442.05, 21,310.04 and 8,368.44 is: 11,548.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,442.05 : 21,310.04 = 8,368.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,442.05/21,310.04 = 8,368.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,442.05x = 21,310.04 × 8,368.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,442.05x = 178,331,749.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,331,749.30/15,442.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,548.45

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