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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,396.47, 21,247.11 and 8,322.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,396.47, 21,247.11 and 8,322.89 is: 11,485.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,396.47 : 21,247.11 = 8,322.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,396.47/21,247.11 = 8,322.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,396.47x = 21,247.11 × 8,322.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,396.47x = 176,837,253.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,837,253.11/15,396.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,485.57

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