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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,400.52, 21,252.74 and 8,326.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,400.52, 21,252.74 and 8,326.95 is: 11,491.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,400.52 : 21,252.74 = 8,326.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,400.52/21,252.74 = 8,326.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,400.52x = 21,252.74 × 8,326.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,400.52x = 176,970,503.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,970,503.34/15,400.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,491.20

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