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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,422.88, 21,283.63 and 8,349.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,422.88, 21,283.63 and 8,349.29 is: 11,522.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,422.88 : 21,283.63 = 8,349.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,422.88/21,283.63 = 8,349.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,422.88x = 21,283.63 × 8,349.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,422.88x = 177,703,151.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,703,151.64/15,422.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,522.04

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