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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,447.14, 21,316.86 and 8,373.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,447.14, 21,316.86 and 8,373.47 is: 11,555.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,447.14 : 21,316.86 = 8,373.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,447.14/21,316.86 = 8,373.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,447.14x = 21,316.86 × 8,373.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,447.14x = 178,496,141.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,496,141.00/15,447.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,555.29

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