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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,446.71, 21,316.61 and 8,373.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,446.71, 21,316.61 and 8,373.11 is: 11,554.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,446.71 : 21,316.61 = 8,373.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,446.71/21,316.61 = 8,373.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,446.71x = 21,316.61 × 8,373.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,446.71x = 178,486,278.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,486,278.49/15,446.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,554.97

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