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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,398.03, 21,249.30 and 8,324.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,398.03, 21,249.30 and 8,324.45 is: 11,487.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,398.03 : 21,249.30 = 8,324.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,398.03/21,249.30 = 8,324.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,398.03x = 21,249.30 × 8,324.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,398.03x = 176,888,788.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,888,788.51/15,398.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,487.76

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