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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,443.52, 21,312.09 and 8,370.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,443.52, 21,312.09 and 8,370.06 is: 11,550.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,443.52 : 21,312.09 = 8,370.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,443.52/21,312.09 = 8,370.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,443.52x = 21,312.09 × 8,370.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,443.52x = 178,383,472.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,383,472.03/15,443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,550.70

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