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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,424.03, 21,285.21 and 8,350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,424.03, 21,285.21 and 8,350.48 is: 11,523.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,424.03 : 21,285.21 = 8,350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,424.03/21,285.21 = 8,350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,424.03x = 21,285.21 × 8,350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,424.03x = 177,741,720.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,741,720.40/15,424.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,523.69

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