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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,447.49, 21,316.96 and 8,373.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,447.49, 21,316.96 and 8,373.76 is: 11,555.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,447.49 : 21,316.96 = 8,373.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,447.49/21,316.96 = 8,373.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,447.49x = 21,316.96 × 8,373.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,447.49x = 178,503,106.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,503,106.97/15,447.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,555.48

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