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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,443.77, 21,311.83 and 8,370.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,443.77, 21,311.83 and 8,370.04 is: 11,550.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,443.77 : 21,311.83 = 8,370.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,443.77/21,311.83 = 8,370.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,443.77x = 21,311.83 × 8,370.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,443.77x = 178,380,869.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,380,869.57/15,443.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,550.34

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