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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,424.51, 21,285.87 and 8,350.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,424.51, 21,285.87 and 8,350.92 is: 11,524.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,424.51 : 21,285.87 = 8,350.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,424.51/21,285.87 = 8,350.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,424.51x = 21,285.87 × 8,350.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,424.51x = 177,756,597.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,756,597.50/15,424.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,524.29

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