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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,444.67, 21,313.63 and 8,371.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,444.67, 21,313.63 and 8,371.09 is: 11,552.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,444.67 : 21,313.63 = 8,371.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,444.67/21,313.63 = 8,371.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,444.67x = 21,313.63 × 8,371.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,444.67x = 178,418,360.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,418,360.63/15,444.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,552.10

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