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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,393.76, 21,243.31 and 8,320.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,393.76, 21,243.31 and 8,320.17 is: 11,481.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,393.76 : 21,243.31 = 8,320.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,393.76/21,243.31 = 8,320.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,393.76x = 21,243.31 × 8,320.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,393.76x = 176,747,950.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,747,950.56/15,393.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,481.79

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