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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,423.90, 21,284.99 and 8,350.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,423.90, 21,284.99 and 8,350.32 is: 11,523.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,423.90 : 21,284.99 = 8,350.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,423.90/21,284.99 = 8,350.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,423.90x = 21,284.99 × 8,350.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,423.90x = 177,736,382.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,736,382.73/15,423.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,523.44

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