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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,423.02, 21,283.77 and 8,349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,423.02, 21,283.77 and 8,349.44 is: 11,522.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,423.02 : 21,283.77 = 8,349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,423.02/21,283.77 = 8,349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,423.02x = 21,283.77 × 8,349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,423.02x = 177,707,605.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,707,605.20/15,423.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,522.23

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