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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,443.50, 21,312.06 and 8,369.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,443.50, 21,312.06 and 8,369.92 is: 11,550.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,443.50 : 21,312.06 = 8,369.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,443.50/21,312.06 = 8,369.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,443.50x = 21,312.06 × 8,369.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,443.50x = 178,380,130.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,380,130.67/15,443.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,550.50

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