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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,386.91, 21,233.95 and 8,313.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,386.91, 21,233.95 and 8,313.35 is: 11,472.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,386.91 : 21,233.95 = 8,313.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,386.91/21,233.95 = 8,313.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,386.91x = 21,233.95 × 8,313.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,386.91x = 176,525,152.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,525,152.06/15,386.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,472.42

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