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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,402.33, 21,255.21 and 8,328.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,402.33, 21,255.21 and 8,328.75 is: 11,493.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,402.33 : 21,255.21 = 8,328.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,402.33/21,255.21 = 8,328.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,402.33x = 21,255.21 × 8,328.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,402.33x = 177,029,330.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,029,330.29/15,402.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,493.67

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