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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,443.53, 21,311.99 and 8,369.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,443.53, 21,311.99 and 8,369.95 is: 11,550.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,443.53 : 21,311.99 = 8,369.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,443.53/21,311.99 = 8,369.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,443.53x = 21,311.99 × 8,369.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,443.53x = 178,380,248.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,380,248.85/15,443.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,550.48

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