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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,498.77, 21,388.17 and 8,425.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,498.77, 21,388.17 and 8,425.17 is: 11,626.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,498.77 : 21,388.17 = 8,425.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,498.77/21,388.17 = 8,425.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,498.77x = 21,388.17 × 8,425.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,498.77x = 180,198,968.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,198,968.24/15,498.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,626.66

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