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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,400.56, 21,252.72 and 8,326.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,400.56, 21,252.72 and 8,326.96 is: 11,491.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,400.56 : 21,252.72 = 8,326.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,400.56/21,252.72 = 8,326.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,400.56x = 21,252.72 × 8,326.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,400.56x = 176,970,549.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,970,549.33/15,400.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,491.18

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