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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,384.77, 21,230.99 and 8,311.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,384.77, 21,230.99 and 8,311.19 is: 11,469.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,384.77 : 21,230.99 = 8,311.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,384.77/21,230.99 = 8,311.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,384.77x = 21,230.99 × 8,311.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,384.77x = 176,454,791.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,454,791.78/15,384.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,469.45

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