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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,397.63, 21,248.73 and 8,324.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,397.63, 21,248.73 and 8,324.10 is: 11,487.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,397.63 : 21,248.73 = 8,324.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,397.63/21,248.73 = 8,324.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,397.63x = 21,248.73 × 8,324.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,397.63x = 176,876,553.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,876,553.39/15,397.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,487.26

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