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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,034.35, 22,521.29 and 8,450.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,034.35, 22,521.29 and 8,450.67 is: 12,659.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,034.35 : 22,521.29 = 8,450.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,034.35/22,521.29 = 8,450.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,034.35x = 22,521.29 × 8,450.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,034.35x = 190,319,947.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,319,947.51/15,034.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,659.01

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