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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,443.98, 21,312.11 and 8,370.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,443.98, 21,312.11 and 8,370.25 is: 11,550.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,443.98 : 21,312.11 = 8,370.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,443.98/21,312.11 = 8,370.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,443.98x = 21,312.11 × 8,370.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,443.98x = 178,387,688.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,387,688.73/15,443.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,550.63

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