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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,499.13, 21,388.94 and 8,425.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,499.13, 21,388.94 and 8,425.58 is: 11,627.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,499.13 : 21,388.94 = 8,425.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,499.13/21,388.94 = 8,425.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,499.13x = 21,388.94 × 8,425.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,499.13x = 180,214,076.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,214,076.01/15,499.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,627.37

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