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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,378.76, 21,222.69 and 8,305.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,378.76, 21,222.69 and 8,305.18 is: 11,461.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,378.76 : 21,222.69 = 8,305.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,378.76/21,222.69 = 8,305.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,378.76x = 21,222.69 × 8,305.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,378.76x = 176,258,295.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,258,295.71/15,378.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,461.15

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