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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,498.82, 21,388.59 and 8,425.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,498.82, 21,388.59 and 8,425.40 is: 11,627.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,498.82 : 21,388.59 = 8,425.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,498.82/21,388.59 = 8,425.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,498.82x = 21,388.59 × 8,425.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,498.82x = 180,207,379.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,207,379.40/15,498.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,627.16

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