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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,523.88, 21,423.14 and 8,450.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,523.88, 21,423.14 and 8,450.28 is: 11,661.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,523.88 : 21,423.14 = 8,450.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,523.88/21,423.14 = 8,450.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,523.88x = 21,423.14 × 8,450.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,523.88x = 181,031,489.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,031,489.23/15,523.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,661.49

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