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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,451.34, 21,322.66 and 8,377.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,451.34, 21,322.66 and 8,377.75 is: 11,561.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,451.34 : 21,322.66 = 8,377.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,451.34/21,322.66 = 8,377.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,451.34x = 21,322.66 × 8,377.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,451.34x = 178,635,766.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,635,766.31/15,451.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,561.18

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