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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,396.33, 21,246.93 and 8,322.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,396.33, 21,246.93 and 8,322.75 is: 11,485.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,396.33 : 21,246.93 = 8,322.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,396.33/21,246.93 = 8,322.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,396.33x = 21,246.93 × 8,322.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,396.33x = 176,832,910.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,832,910.07/15,396.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,485.40

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