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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,397.71, 21,248.40 and 8,683.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,397.71, 21,248.40 and 8,683.27 is: 11,982.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,397.71 : 21,248.40 = 8,683.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,397.71/21,248.40 = 8,683.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,397.71x = 21,248.40 × 8,683.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,397.71x = 184,505,594.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,505,594.27/15,397.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,982.66

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