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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,402.94, 21,256.07 and 8,329.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,402.94, 21,256.07 and 8,329.37 is: 11,494.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,402.94 : 21,256.07 = 8,329.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,402.94/21,256.07 = 8,329.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,402.94x = 21,256.07 × 8,329.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,402.94x = 177,049,523.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,049,523.85/15,402.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,494.53

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