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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,499.85, 21,388.86 and 8,426.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,499.85, 21,388.86 and 8,426.21 is: 11,627.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,499.85 : 21,388.86 = 8,426.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,499.85/21,388.86 = 8,426.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,499.85x = 21,388.86 × 8,426.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,499.85x = 180,226,919.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,226,919.08/15,499.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,627.66

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