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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,453.08, 21,325.24 and 8,379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,453.08, 21,325.24 and 8,379.52 is: 11,563.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,453.08 : 21,325.24 = 8,379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,453.08/21,325.24 = 8,379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,453.08x = 21,325.24 × 8,379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,453.08x = 178,695,275.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,695,275.08/15,453.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,563.73

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