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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,424.06, 21,285.22 and 8,350.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,424.06, 21,285.22 and 8,350.50 is: 11,523.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,424.06 : 21,285.22 = 8,350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,424.06/21,285.22 = 8,350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,424.06x = 21,285.22 × 8,350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,424.06x = 177,742,229.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,742,229.61/15,424.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,523.70

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