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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,451.02, 21,322.41 and 8,377.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,451.02, 21,322.41 and 8,377.41 is: 11,560.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,451.02 : 21,322.41 = 8,377.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,451.02/21,322.41 = 8,377.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,451.02x = 21,322.41 × 8,377.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,451.02x = 178,626,570.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,626,570.76/15,451.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,560.83

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