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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,379.52, 21,223.72 and 8,305.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,379.52, 21,223.72 and 8,305.94 is: 11,462.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,379.52 : 21,223.72 = 8,305.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,379.52/21,223.72 = 8,305.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,379.52x = 21,223.72 × 8,305.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,379.52x = 176,282,818.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,282,818.01/15,379.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,462.18

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