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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,452.88, 21,325.10 and 8,379.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,452.88, 21,325.10 and 8,379.30 is: 11,563.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,452.88 : 21,325.10 = 8,379.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,452.88/21,325.10 = 8,379.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,452.88x = 21,325.10 × 8,379.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,452.88x = 178,689,368.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,689,368.53/15,452.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,563.50

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