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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,449.89, 21,320.76 and 8,376.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,449.89, 21,320.76 and 8,376.29 is: 11,559.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,449.89 : 21,320.76 = 8,376.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,449.89/21,320.76 = 8,376.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,449.89x = 21,320.76 × 8,376.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,449.89x = 178,588,868.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,588,868.78/15,449.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,559.23

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