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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,443.08, 21,311.22 and 8,369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,443.08, 21,311.22 and 8,369.32 is: 11,549.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,443.08 : 21,311.22 = 8,369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,443.08/21,311.22 = 8,369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,443.08x = 21,311.22 × 8,369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,443.08x = 178,360,419.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,360,419.77/15,443.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,549.54

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