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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,382.58, 21,227.97 and 8,309.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,382.58, 21,227.97 and 8,309.00 is: 11,466.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,382.58 : 21,227.97 = 8,309.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,382.58/21,227.97 = 8,309.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,382.58x = 21,227.97 × 8,309.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,382.58x = 176,383,255.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,383,255.80/15,382.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,466.43

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