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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,499.99, 21,390.23 and 8,426.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,499.99, 21,390.23 and 8,426.44 is: 11,628.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,499.99 : 21,390.23 = 8,426.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,499.99/21,390.23 = 8,426.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,499.99x = 21,390.23 × 8,426.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,499.99x = 180,243,489.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,243,489.68/15,499.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,628.62

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