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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,443.37, 21,311.89 and 8,369.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,443.37, 21,311.89 and 8,369.79 is: 11,550.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,443.37 : 21,311.89 = 8,369.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,443.37/21,311.89 = 8,369.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,443.37x = 21,311.89 × 8,369.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,443.37x = 178,376,022.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,376,022.88/15,443.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,550.33

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