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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,523.48, 21,422.29 and 8,449.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,523.48, 21,422.29 and 8,449.88 is: 11,660.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,523.48 : 21,422.29 = 8,449.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,523.48/21,422.29 = 8,449.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,523.48x = 21,422.29 × 8,449.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,523.48x = 181,015,737.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,015,737.58/15,523.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,660.77

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