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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,383.51, 21,229.24 and 8,309.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,383.51, 21,229.24 and 8,309.93 is: 11,467.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,383.51 : 21,229.24 = 8,309.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,383.51/21,229.24 = 8,309.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,383.51x = 21,229.24 × 8,309.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,383.51x = 176,413,498.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,413,498.35/15,383.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,467.70

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