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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,388.97, 21,236.84 and 8,315.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,388.97, 21,236.84 and 8,315.45 is: 11,475.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,388.97 : 21,236.84 = 8,315.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,388.97/21,236.84 = 8,315.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,388.97x = 21,236.84 × 8,315.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,388.97x = 176,593,733.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,593,733.42/15,388.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,475.35

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