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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,449.68, 21,320.36 and 8,376.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,449.68, 21,320.36 and 8,376.08 is: 11,558.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,449.68 : 21,320.36 = 8,376.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,449.68/21,320.36 = 8,376.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,449.68x = 21,320.36 × 8,376.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,449.68x = 178,581,040.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,581,040.99/15,449.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,558.88

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