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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,388.22, 21,235.73 and 8,314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,388.22, 21,235.73 and 8,314.64 is: 11,474.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,388.22 : 21,235.73 = 8,314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,388.22/21,235.73 = 8,314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,388.22x = 21,235.73 × 8,314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,388.22x = 176,567,450.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,567,450.09/15,388.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,474.20

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