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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,392.08, 21,241.08 and 8,318.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,392.08, 21,241.08 and 8,318.51 is: 11,479.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,392.08 : 21,241.08 = 8,318.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,392.08/21,241.08 = 8,318.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,392.08x = 21,241.08 × 8,318.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,392.08x = 176,693,988.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,693,988.59/15,392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,479.54

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