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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,499.17, 21,389.04 and 8,425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,499.17, 21,389.04 and 8,425.44 is: 11,627.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,499.17 : 21,389.04 = 8,425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,499.17/21,389.04 = 8,425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,499.17x = 21,389.04 × 8,425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,499.17x = 180,212,073.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,212,073.18/15,499.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,627.21

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