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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,447.39, 21,317.31 and 8,373.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,447.39, 21,317.31 and 8,373.79 is: 11,555.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,447.39 : 21,317.31 = 8,373.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,447.39/21,317.31 = 8,373.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,447.39x = 21,317.31 × 8,373.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,447.39x = 178,506,677.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,506,677.30/15,447.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,555.78

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