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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,443.32, 21,311.78 and 8,369.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,443.32, 21,311.78 and 8,369.75 is: 11,550.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,443.32 : 21,311.78 = 8,369.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,443.32/21,311.78 = 8,369.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,443.32x = 21,311.78 × 8,369.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,443.32x = 178,374,164.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,374,164.10/15,443.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,550.25

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