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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,379.69, 21,223.96 and 8,306.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,379.69, 21,223.96 and 8,306.11 is: 11,462.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,379.69 : 21,223.96 = 8,306.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,379.69/21,223.96 = 8,306.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,379.69x = 21,223.96 × 8,306.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,379.69x = 176,288,440.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,288,440.28/15,379.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,462.42

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