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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,424.94, 21,286.32 and 8,351.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,424.94, 21,286.32 and 8,351.34 is: 11,524.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,424.94 : 21,286.32 = 8,351.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,424.94/21,286.32 = 8,351.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,424.94x = 21,286.32 × 8,351.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,424.94x = 177,769,295.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,769,295.67/15,424.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,524.80

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