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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,380.30, 21,224.82 and 8,306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,380.30, 21,224.82 and 8,306.72 is: 11,463.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,380.30 : 21,224.82 = 8,306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,380.30/21,224.82 = 8,306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,380.30x = 21,224.82 × 8,306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,380.30x = 176,308,594.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,308,594.68/15,380.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,463.28

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