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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,451.04, 21,322.32 and 8,377.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,451.04, 21,322.32 and 8,377.40 is: 11,560.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,451.04 : 21,322.32 = 8,377.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,451.04/21,322.32 = 8,377.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,451.04x = 21,322.32 × 8,377.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,451.04x = 178,625,603.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,625,603.57/15,451.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,560.75

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