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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,498.78, 21,388.32 and 8,425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,498.78, 21,388.32 and 8,425.20 is: 11,626.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,498.78 : 21,388.32 = 8,425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,498.78/21,388.32 = 8,425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,498.78x = 21,388.32 × 8,425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,498.78x = 180,200,873.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,200,873.66/15,498.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,626.78

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