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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,391.41, 21,240.13 and 8,317.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,391.41, 21,240.13 and 8,317.83 is: 11,478.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,391.41 : 21,240.13 = 8,317.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,391.41/21,240.13 = 8,317.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,391.41x = 21,240.13 × 8,317.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,391.41x = 176,671,790.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,671,790.52/15,391.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,478.60

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