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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,406.08, 21,260.28 and 8,332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,406.08, 21,260.28 and 8,332.48 is: 11,498.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,406.08 : 21,260.28 = 8,332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,406.08/21,260.28 = 8,332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,406.08x = 21,260.28 × 8,332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,406.08x = 177,150,857.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,150,857.89/15,406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,498.76

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