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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,443.44, 21,311.90 and 8,369.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,443.44, 21,311.90 and 8,369.88 is: 11,550.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,443.44 : 21,311.90 = 8,369.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,443.44/21,311.90 = 8,369.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,443.44x = 21,311.90 × 8,369.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,443.44x = 178,378,045.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,378,045.57/15,443.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,550.41

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