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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,398.54, 21,249.98 and 8,324.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,398.54, 21,249.98 and 8,324.96 is: 11,488.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,398.54 : 21,249.98 = 8,324.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,398.54/21,249.98 = 8,324.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,398.54x = 21,249.98 × 8,324.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,398.54x = 176,905,085.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,905,085.63/15,398.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,488.44

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