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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,523.02, 21,421.08 and 8,449.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,523.02, 21,421.08 and 8,449.44 is: 11,659.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,523.02 : 21,421.08 = 8,449.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,523.02/21,421.08 = 8,449.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,523.02x = 21,421.08 × 8,449.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,523.02x = 180,996,130.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,996,130.20/15,523.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,659.85

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