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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,423.39, 21,284.29 and 8,349.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,423.39, 21,284.29 and 8,349.82 is: 11,522.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,423.39 : 21,284.29 = 8,349.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,423.39/21,284.29 = 8,349.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,423.39x = 21,284.29 × 8,349.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,423.39x = 177,719,947.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,719,947.55/15,423.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,522.75

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