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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,422.07, 21,282.60 and 8,348.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,422.07, 21,282.60 and 8,348.64 is: 11,521.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,422.07 : 21,282.60 = 8,348.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,422.07/21,282.60 = 8,348.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,422.07x = 21,282.60 × 8,348.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,422.07x = 177,680,765.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,680,765.66/15,422.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,521.20

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