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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,386.42, 21,233.28 and 8,312.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,386.42, 21,233.28 and 8,312.84 is: 11,471.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,386.42 : 21,233.28 = 8,312.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,386.42/21,233.28 = 8,312.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,386.42x = 21,233.28 × 8,312.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,386.42x = 176,508,859.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,508,859.32/15,386.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,471.73

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