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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,397.48, 21,248.52 and 8,323.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,397.48, 21,248.52 and 8,323.92 is: 11,487.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,397.48 : 21,248.52 = 8,323.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,397.48/21,248.52 = 8,323.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,397.48x = 21,248.52 × 8,323.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,397.48x = 176,870,980.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,870,980.60/15,397.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,487.01

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