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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,289.32, 21,099.27 and 8,483.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,289.32, 21,099.27 and 8,483.81 is: 11,707.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,289.32 : 21,099.27 = 8,483.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,289.32/21,099.27 = 8,483.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,289.32x = 21,099.27 × 8,483.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,289.32x = 179,002,092.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,002,092.32/15,289.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,707.66

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