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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,398.46, 21,249.82 and 8,324.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,398.46, 21,249.82 and 8,324.89 is: 11,488.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,398.46 : 21,249.82 = 8,324.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,398.46/21,249.82 = 8,324.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,398.46x = 21,249.82 × 8,324.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,398.46x = 176,902,414.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,902,414.02/15,398.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,488.32

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