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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,393.68, 21,243.27 and 8,320.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,393.68, 21,243.27 and 8,320.10 is: 11,481.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,393.68 : 21,243.27 = 8,320.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,393.68/21,243.27 = 8,320.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,393.68x = 21,243.27 × 8,320.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,393.68x = 176,746,199.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,746,199.23/15,393.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,481.74

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