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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,422.91, 21,283.76 and 8,349.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,422.91, 21,283.76 and 8,349.48 is: 11,522.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,422.91 : 21,283.76 = 8,349.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,422.91/21,283.76 = 8,349.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,422.91x = 21,283.76 × 8,349.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,422.91x = 177,708,349.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,708,349.32/15,422.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,522.36

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