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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,444.73, 21,313.75 and 8,371.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,444.73, 21,313.75 and 8,371.15 is: 11,552.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,444.73 : 21,313.75 = 8,371.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,444.73/21,313.75 = 8,371.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,444.73x = 21,313.75 × 8,371.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,444.73x = 178,420,598.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,420,598.31/15,444.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,552.20

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