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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,450.77, 21,322.08 and 8,377.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,450.77, 21,322.08 and 8,377.21 is: 11,560.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,450.77 : 21,322.08 = 8,377.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,450.77/21,322.08 = 8,377.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,450.77x = 21,322.08 × 8,377.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,450.77x = 178,619,541.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,619,541.80/15,450.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,560.56

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