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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,448.88, 21,319.40 and 8,375.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,448.88, 21,319.40 and 8,375.28 is: 11,557.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,448.88 : 21,319.40 = 8,375.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,448.88/21,319.40 = 8,375.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,448.88x = 21,319.40 × 8,375.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,448.88x = 178,555,944.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,555,944.43/15,448.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,557.86

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