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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,523.58, 21,422.92 and 8,450.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,523.58, 21,422.92 and 8,450.38 is: 11,661.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,523.58 : 21,422.92 = 8,450.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,523.58/21,422.92 = 8,450.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,523.58x = 21,422.92 × 8,450.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,523.58x = 181,031,814.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,031,814.71/15,523.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,661.73

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