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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,422.68, 21,283.27 and 8,349.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,422.68, 21,283.27 and 8,349.10 is: 11,521.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,422.68 : 21,283.27 = 8,349.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,422.68/21,283.27 = 8,349.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,422.68x = 21,283.27 × 8,349.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,422.68x = 177,696,001.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,696,001.40/15,422.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,521.74

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