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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,397.31, 21,248.25 and 8,323.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,397.31, 21,248.25 and 8,323.75 is: 11,486.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,397.31 : 21,248.25 = 8,323.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,397.31/21,248.25 = 8,323.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,397.31x = 21,248.25 × 8,323.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,397.31x = 176,865,014.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,865,014.70/15,397.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,486.75

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