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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,396.40, 21,247.02 and 8,322.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,396.40, 21,247.02 and 8,322.76 is: 11,485.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,396.40 : 21,247.02 = 8,322.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,396.40/21,247.02 = 8,322.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,396.40x = 21,247.02 × 8,322.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,396.40x = 176,833,848.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,833,848.18/15,396.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,485.40

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