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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,444.19, 21,313.09 and 8,370.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,444.19, 21,313.09 and 8,370.73 is: 11,551.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,444.19 : 21,313.09 = 8,370.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,444.19/21,313.09 = 8,370.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,444.19x = 21,313.09 × 8,370.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,444.19x = 178,406,121.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,406,121.86/15,444.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,551.67

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