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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,392.31, 21,241.49 and 8,318.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,392.31, 21,241.49 and 8,318.72 is: 11,479.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,392.31 : 21,241.49 = 8,318.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,392.31/21,241.49 = 8,318.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,392.31x = 21,241.49 × 8,318.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,392.31x = 176,701,859.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,701,859.89/15,392.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,479.88

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