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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,398.04, 21,249.28 and 8,324.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,398.04, 21,249.28 and 8,324.46 is: 11,487.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,398.04 : 21,249.28 = 8,324.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,398.04/21,249.28 = 8,324.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,398.04x = 21,249.28 × 8,324.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,398.04x = 176,888,781.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,888,781.39/15,398.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,487.75

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