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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,443.19, 21,311.55 and 8,369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,443.19, 21,311.55 and 8,369.60 is: 11,550.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,443.19 : 21,311.55 = 8,369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,443.19/21,311.55 = 8,369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,443.19x = 21,311.55 × 8,369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,443.19x = 178,369,042.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,369,042.32/15,443.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,550.01

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