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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,451.32, 21,322.92 and 8,377.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,451.32, 21,322.92 and 8,377.80 is: 11,561.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,451.32 : 21,322.92 = 8,377.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,451.32/21,322.92 = 8,377.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,451.32x = 21,322.92 × 8,377.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,451.32x = 178,639,159.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,639,159.18/15,451.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,561.42

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