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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,383.94, 21,229.86 and 8,310.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,383.94, 21,229.86 and 8,310.36 is: 11,468.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,383.94 : 21,229.86 = 8,310.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,383.94/21,229.86 = 8,310.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,383.94x = 21,229.86 × 8,310.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,383.94x = 176,427,737.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,427,737.80/15,383.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,468.31

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