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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,400.23, 21,252.29 and 8,326.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,400.23, 21,252.29 and 8,326.63 is: 11,490.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,400.23 : 21,252.29 = 8,326.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,400.23/21,252.29 = 8,326.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,400.23x = 21,252.29 × 8,326.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,400.23x = 176,959,955.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,959,955.48/15,400.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,490.73

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