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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,422.18, 21,282.58 and 8,348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,422.18, 21,282.58 and 8,348.60 is: 11,521.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,422.18 : 21,282.58 = 8,348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,422.18/21,282.58 = 8,348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,422.18x = 21,282.58 × 8,348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,422.18x = 177,679,620.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,679,620.10/15,422.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,521.05

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