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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,399.24, 21,250.98 and 8,325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,399.24, 21,250.98 and 8,325.68 is: 11,489.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,399.24 : 21,250.98 = 8,325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,399.24/21,250.98 = 8,325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,399.24x = 21,250.98 × 8,325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,399.24x = 176,928,752.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,928,752.91/15,399.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,489.45

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