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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,449.81, 21,320.76 and 8,376.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,449.81, 21,320.76 and 8,376.26 is: 11,559.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,449.81 : 21,320.76 = 8,376.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,449.81/21,320.76 = 8,376.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,449.81x = 21,320.76 × 8,376.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,449.81x = 178,588,122.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,588,122.55/15,449.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,559.25

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