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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,461.63, 21,337.04 and 8,388.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,461.63, 21,337.04 and 8,388.05 is: 11,575.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,461.63 : 21,337.04 = 8,388.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,461.63/21,337.04 = 8,388.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,461.63x = 21,337.04 × 8,388.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,461.63x = 178,976,072.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,976,072.66/15,461.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,575.50

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