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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,424.77, 21,286.23 and 8,351.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,424.77, 21,286.23 and 8,351.16 is: 11,524.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,424.77 : 21,286.23 = 8,351.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,424.77/21,286.23 = 8,351.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,424.77x = 21,286.23 × 8,351.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,424.77x = 177,764,712.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,764,712.53/15,424.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,524.63

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