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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,496.92, 21,385.97 and 8,423.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,496.92, 21,385.97 and 8,423.34 is: 11,624.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,496.92 : 21,385.97 = 8,423.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,496.92/21,385.97 = 8,423.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,496.92x = 21,385.97 × 8,423.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,496.92x = 180,141,373.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,141,373.49/15,496.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,624.33

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