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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,402.62, 21,255.54 and 8,329.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,402.62, 21,255.54 and 8,329.03 is: 11,494.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,402.62 : 21,255.54 = 8,329.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,402.62/21,255.54 = 8,329.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,402.62x = 21,255.54 × 8,329.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,402.62x = 177,037,924.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,037,924.05/15,402.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,494.01

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