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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,453.37, 21,325.69 and 8,379.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,453.37, 21,325.69 and 8,379.79 is: 11,564.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,453.37 : 21,325.69 = 8,379.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,453.37/21,325.69 = 8,379.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,453.37x = 21,325.69 × 8,379.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,453.37x = 178,704,803.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,704,803.81/15,453.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,564.13

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