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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,451.84, 23,163.44 and 8,421.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,451.84, 23,163.44 and 8,421.44 is: 12,624.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,451.84 : 23,163.44 = 8,421.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,451.84/23,163.44 = 8,421.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,451.84x = 23,163.44 × 8,421.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,451.84x = 195,069,520.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,069,520.15/15,451.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,624.36

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