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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,392.74, 21,241.99 and 8,319.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,392.74, 21,241.99 and 8,319.16 is: 11,480.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,392.74 : 21,241.99 = 8,319.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,392.74/21,241.99 = 8,319.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,392.74x = 21,241.99 × 8,319.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,392.74x = 176,715,586.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,715,586.83/15,392.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,480.45

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