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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,447.72, 21,317.88 and 8,374.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,447.72, 21,317.88 and 8,374.16 is: 11,556.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,447.72 : 21,317.88 = 8,374.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,447.72/21,317.88 = 8,374.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,447.72x = 21,317.88 × 8,374.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,447.72x = 178,519,337.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,519,337.98/15,447.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,556.36

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