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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,397.38, 21,248.40 and 8,323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,397.38, 21,248.40 and 8,323.80 is: 11,486.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,397.38 : 21,248.40 = 8,323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,397.38/21,248.40 = 8,323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,397.38x = 21,248.40 × 8,323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,397.38x = 176,867,431.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,867,431.92/15,397.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,486.85

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