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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,461.68, 21,337.12 and 8,388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,461.68, 21,337.12 and 8,388.08 is: 11,575.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,461.68 : 21,337.12 = 8,388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,461.68/21,337.12 = 8,388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,461.68x = 21,337.12 × 8,388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,461.68x = 178,977,469.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,977,469.53/15,461.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,575.55

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