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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,386.79, 21,233.77 and 8,313.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,386.79, 21,233.77 and 8,313.21 is: 11,472.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,386.79 : 21,233.77 = 8,313.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,386.79/21,233.77 = 8,313.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,386.79x = 21,233.77 × 8,313.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,386.79x = 176,520,789.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,520,789.10/15,386.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,472.23

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