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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,453.69, 21,326.04 and 8,380.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,453.69, 21,326.04 and 8,380.10 is: 11,564.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,453.69 : 21,326.04 = 8,380.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,453.69/21,326.04 = 8,380.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,453.69x = 21,326.04 × 8,380.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,453.69x = 178,714,241.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,714,241.17/15,453.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,564.50

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