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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,381.64, 21,226.66 and 8,308.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,381.64, 21,226.66 and 8,308.06 is: 11,465.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,381.64 : 21,226.66 = 8,308.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,381.64/21,226.66 = 8,308.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,381.64x = 21,226.66 × 8,308.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,381.64x = 176,352,291.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,352,291.04/15,381.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,465.12

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