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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,451.26, 21,322.70 and 8,377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,451.26, 21,322.70 and 8,377.68 is: 11,561.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,451.26 : 21,322.70 = 8,377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,451.26/21,322.70 = 8,377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,451.26x = 21,322.70 × 8,377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,451.26x = 178,634,715.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,634,715.45/15,451.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,561.17

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