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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,444.64, 21,313.68 and 8,371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,444.64, 21,313.68 and 8,371.04 is: 11,552.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,444.64 : 21,313.68 = 8,371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,444.64/21,313.68 = 8,371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,444.64x = 21,313.68 × 8,371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,444.64x = 178,417,667.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,417,667.83/15,444.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,552.08

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