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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,522.42, 21,421.40 and 8,449.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,522.42, 21,421.40 and 8,449.30 is: 11,660.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,522.42 : 21,421.40 = 8,449.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,522.42/21,421.40 = 8,449.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,522.42x = 21,421.40 × 8,449.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,522.42x = 180,995,835.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,995,835.02/15,522.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,660.28

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