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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,523.67, 21,422.79 and 8,450.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,523.67, 21,422.79 and 8,450.07 is: 11,661.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,523.67 : 21,422.79 = 8,450.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,523.67/21,422.79 = 8,450.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,523.67x = 21,422.79 × 8,450.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,523.67x = 181,024,075.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,024,075.10/15,523.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,661.17

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