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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,394.54, 21,244.46 and 8,320.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,394.54, 21,244.46 and 8,320.96 is: 11,482.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,394.54 : 21,244.46 = 8,320.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,394.54/21,244.46 = 8,320.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,394.54x = 21,244.46 × 8,320.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,394.54x = 176,774,301.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,774,301.88/15,394.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,482.92

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