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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,383.76, 21,229.60 and 8,310.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,383.76, 21,229.60 and 8,310.18 is: 11,468.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,383.76 : 21,229.60 = 8,310.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,383.76/21,229.60 = 8,310.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,383.76x = 21,229.60 × 8,310.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,383.76x = 176,421,797.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,421,797.33/15,383.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,468.05

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