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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,452.46, 21,324.38 and 8,378.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,452.46, 21,324.38 and 8,378.87 is: 11,562.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,452.46 : 21,324.38 = 8,378.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,452.46/21,324.38 = 8,378.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,452.46x = 21,324.38 × 8,378.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,452.46x = 178,674,059.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,674,059.33/15,452.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,562.82

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