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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,394.81, 21,244.84 and 8,321.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,394.81, 21,244.84 and 8,321.23 is: 11,483.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,394.81 : 21,244.84 = 8,321.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,394.81/21,244.84 = 8,321.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,394.81x = 21,244.84 × 8,321.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,394.81x = 176,783,216.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,783,216.99/15,394.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,483.30

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