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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,396.48, 21,247.20 and 8,322.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,396.48, 21,247.20 and 8,322.93 is: 11,485.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,396.48 : 21,247.20 = 8,322.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,396.48/21,247.20 = 8,322.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,396.48x = 21,247.20 × 8,322.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,396.48x = 176,838,958.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,838,958.30/15,396.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,485.67

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