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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,497.24, 21,386.28 and 8,423.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,497.24, 21,386.28 and 8,423.72 is: 11,624.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,497.24 : 21,386.28 = 8,423.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,497.24/21,386.28 = 8,423.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,497.24x = 21,386.28 × 8,423.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,497.24x = 180,152,034.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,152,034.56/15,497.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,624.78

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