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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,442.46, 21,310.61 and 8,368.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,442.46, 21,310.61 and 8,368.88 is: 11,549.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,442.46 : 21,310.61 = 8,368.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,442.46/21,310.61 = 8,368.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,442.46x = 21,310.61 × 8,368.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,442.46x = 178,345,937.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,345,937.82/15,442.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,549.06

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