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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,385.17, 21,231.55 and 8,311.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,385.17, 21,231.55 and 8,311.60 is: 11,470.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,385.17 : 21,231.55 = 8,311.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,385.17/21,231.55 = 8,311.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,385.17x = 21,231.55 × 8,311.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,385.17x = 176,468,150.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,468,150.98/15,385.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,470.02

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