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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,397.01, 21,247.90 and 8,323.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,397.01, 21,247.90 and 8,323.43 is: 11,486.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,397.01 : 21,247.90 = 8,323.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,397.01/21,247.90 = 8,323.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,397.01x = 21,247.90 × 8,323.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,397.01x = 176,855,302.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,855,302.06/15,397.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,486.34

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