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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,396.91, 21,247.79 and 8,323.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,396.91, 21,247.79 and 8,323.33 is: 11,486.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,396.91 : 21,247.79 = 8,323.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,396.91/21,247.79 = 8,323.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,396.91x = 21,247.79 × 8,323.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,396.91x = 176,852,384.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,852,384.10/15,396.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,486.23

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