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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,392.84, 21,242.18 and 8,319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,392.84, 21,242.18 and 8,319.32 is: 11,480.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,392.84 : 21,242.18 = 8,319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,392.84/21,242.18 = 8,319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,392.84x = 21,242.18 × 8,319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,392.84x = 176,720,492.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,720,492.92/15,392.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,480.69

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