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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,389.58, 21,237.63 and 8,316.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,389.58, 21,237.63 and 8,316.01 is: 11,476.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,389.58 : 21,237.63 = 8,316.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,389.58/21,237.63 = 8,316.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,389.58x = 21,237.63 × 8,316.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,389.58x = 176,612,343.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,612,343.46/15,389.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,476.10

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