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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,392.76, 21,241.94 and 8,319.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,392.76, 21,241.94 and 8,319.17 is: 11,480.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,392.76 : 21,241.94 = 8,319.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,392.76/21,241.94 = 8,319.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,392.76x = 21,241.94 × 8,319.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,392.76x = 176,715,162.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,715,162.18/15,392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,480.41

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