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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,422.94, 21,283.56 and 8,349.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,422.94, 21,283.56 and 8,349.35 is: 11,522.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,422.94 : 21,283.56 = 8,349.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,422.94/21,283.56 = 8,349.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,422.94x = 21,283.56 × 8,349.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,422.94x = 177,703,785.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,703,785.27/15,422.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,522.04

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