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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,423.50, 21,284.54 and 8,349.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,423.50, 21,284.54 and 8,349.94 is: 11,522.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,423.50 : 21,284.54 = 8,349.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,423.50/21,284.54 = 8,349.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,423.50x = 21,284.54 × 8,349.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,423.50x = 177,724,631.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,724,631.93/15,423.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,522.98

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