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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,398.12, 21,249.36 and 8,324.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,398.12, 21,249.36 and 8,324.52 is: 11,487.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,398.12 : 21,249.36 = 8,324.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,398.12/21,249.36 = 8,324.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,398.12x = 21,249.36 × 8,324.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,398.12x = 176,890,722.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,890,722.31/15,398.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,487.82

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