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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,443.28, 21,311.64 and 8,369.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,443.28, 21,311.64 and 8,369.70 is: 11,550.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,443.28 : 21,311.64 = 8,369.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,443.28/21,311.64 = 8,369.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,443.28x = 21,311.64 × 8,369.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,443.28x = 178,372,033.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,372,033.31/15,443.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,550.14

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