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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,387.91, 21,235.33 and 8,314.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,387.91, 21,235.33 and 8,314.35 is: 11,473.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,387.91 : 21,235.33 = 8,314.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,387.91/21,235.33 = 8,314.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,387.91x = 21,235.33 × 8,314.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,387.91x = 176,557,965.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,557,965.99/15,387.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,473.81

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