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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,522.72, 21,420.96 and 8,449.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,522.72, 21,420.96 and 8,449.12 is: 11,659.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,522.72 : 21,420.96 = 8,449.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,522.72/21,420.96 = 8,449.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,522.72x = 21,420.96 × 8,449.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,522.72x = 180,988,261.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,988,261.56/15,522.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,659.57

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