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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,517.28, 21,414.30 and 8,444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,517.28, 21,414.30 and 8,444.16 is: 11,653.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,517.28 : 21,414.30 = 8,444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,517.28/21,414.30 = 8,444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,517.28x = 21,414.30 × 8,444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,517.28x = 180,825,775.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,825,775.49/15,517.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,653.19

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