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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,394.68, 21,244.64 and 8,321.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,394.68, 21,244.64 and 8,321.09 is: 11,483.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,394.68 : 21,244.64 = 8,321.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,394.68/21,244.64 = 8,321.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,394.68x = 21,244.64 × 8,321.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,394.68x = 176,778,413.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,778,413.63/15,394.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,483.08

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