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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,397.26, 21,248.22 and 8,323.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,397.26, 21,248.22 and 8,323.68 is: 11,486.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,397.26 : 21,248.22 = 8,323.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,397.26/21,248.22 = 8,323.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,397.26x = 21,248.22 × 8,323.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,397.26x = 176,863,383.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,863,383.85/15,397.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,486.68

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