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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,443.16, 21,311.67 and 8,369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,443.16, 21,311.67 and 8,369.60 is: 11,550.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,443.16 : 21,311.67 = 8,369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,443.16/21,311.67 = 8,369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,443.16x = 21,311.67 × 8,369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,443.16x = 178,370,046.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,370,046.67/15,443.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,550.10

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