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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,400.83, 21,253.14 and 8,327.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,400.83, 21,253.14 and 8,327.25 is: 11,491.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,400.83 : 21,253.14 = 8,327.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,400.83/21,253.14 = 8,327.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,400.83x = 21,253.14 × 8,327.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,400.83x = 176,980,210.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,980,210.07/15,400.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,491.60

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