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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,448.32, 21,318.72 and 8,374.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,448.32, 21,318.72 and 8,374.74 is: 11,557.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,448.32 : 21,318.72 = 8,374.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,448.32/21,318.72 = 8,374.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,448.32x = 21,318.72 × 8,374.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,448.32x = 178,538,737.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,538,737.13/15,448.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,557.16

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