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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,423.93, 21,285.02 and 8,350.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,423.93, 21,285.02 and 8,350.35 is: 11,523.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,423.93 : 21,285.02 = 8,350.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,423.93/21,285.02 = 8,350.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,423.93x = 21,285.02 × 8,350.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,423.93x = 177,737,366.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,737,366.76/15,423.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,523.48

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