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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,451.97, 21,322.98 and 8,378.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,451.97, 21,322.98 and 8,378.24 is: 11,561.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,451.97 : 21,322.98 = 8,378.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,451.97/21,322.98 = 8,378.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,451.97x = 21,322.98 × 8,378.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,451.97x = 178,648,937.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,648,937.34/15,451.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,561.57

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