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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,499.96, 21,389.97 and 8,426.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,499.96, 21,389.97 and 8,426.33 is: 11,628.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,499.96 : 21,389.97 = 8,426.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,499.96/21,389.97 = 8,426.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,499.96x = 21,389.97 × 8,426.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,499.96x = 180,238,950.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,238,950.77/15,499.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,628.35

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