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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,403.10, 21,256.25 and 8,329.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,403.10, 21,256.25 and 8,329.50 is: 11,494.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,403.10 : 21,256.25 = 8,329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,403.10/21,256.25 = 8,329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,403.10x = 21,256.25 × 8,329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,403.10x = 177,053,955.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,053,955.20/15,403.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,494.70

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