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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,396.64, 21,247.30 and 8,323.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,396.64, 21,247.30 and 8,323.06 is: 11,485.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,396.64 : 21,247.30 = 8,323.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,396.64/21,247.30 = 8,323.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,396.64x = 21,247.30 × 8,323.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,396.64x = 176,842,552.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,842,552.74/15,396.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,485.79

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