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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,423.68, 21,284.64 and 8,350.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,423.68, 21,284.64 and 8,350.10 is: 11,523.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,423.68 : 21,284.64 = 8,350.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,423.68/21,284.64 = 8,350.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,423.68x = 21,284.64 × 8,350.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,423.68x = 177,728,872.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,728,872.46/15,423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,523.12

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