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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,389.63, 21,237.62 and 8,316.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,389.63, 21,237.62 and 8,316.03 is: 11,476.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,389.63 : 21,237.62 = 8,316.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,389.63/21,237.62 = 8,316.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,389.63x = 21,237.62 × 8,316.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,389.63x = 176,612,685.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,612,685.05/15,389.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,476.08

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