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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,449.94, 21,320.84 and 8,376.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,449.94, 21,320.84 and 8,376.36 is: 11,559.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,449.94 : 21,320.84 = 8,376.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,449.94/21,320.84 = 8,376.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,449.94x = 21,320.84 × 8,376.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,449.94x = 178,590,972.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,590,972.33/15,449.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,559.33

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