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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,455.39, 21,328.24 and 8,381.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,455.39, 21,328.24 and 8,381.73 is: 11,566.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,455.39 : 21,328.24 = 8,381.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,455.39/21,328.24 = 8,381.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,455.39x = 21,328.24 × 8,381.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,455.39x = 178,767,549.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,767,549.06/15,455.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,566.68

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