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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,442.79, 21,311.10 and 8,369.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,442.79, 21,311.10 and 8,369.19 is: 11,549.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,442.79 : 21,311.10 = 8,369.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,442.79/21,311.10 = 8,369.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,442.79x = 21,311.10 × 8,369.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,442.79x = 178,356,645.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,356,645.01/15,442.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,549.51

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