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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,451.16, 21,322.40 and 8,377.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,451.16, 21,322.40 and 8,377.43 is: 11,560.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,451.16 : 21,322.40 = 8,377.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,451.16/21,322.40 = 8,377.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,451.16x = 21,322.40 × 8,377.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,451.16x = 178,626,871.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,626,871.54/15,451.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,560.74

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