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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,442.94, 21,311.28 and 8,369.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,442.94, 21,311.28 and 8,369.34 is: 11,549.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,442.94 : 21,311.28 = 8,369.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,442.94/21,311.28 = 8,369.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,442.94x = 21,311.28 × 8,369.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,442.94x = 178,361,348.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,361,348.16/15,442.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,549.71

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