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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,406.13, 21,260.46 and 8,332.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,406.13, 21,260.46 and 8,332.55 is: 11,498.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,406.13 : 21,260.46 = 8,332.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,406.13/21,260.46 = 8,332.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,406.13x = 21,260.46 × 8,332.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,406.13x = 177,153,739.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,153,739.67/15,406.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,498.92

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