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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,523.94, 21,423.06 and 8,450.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,523.94, 21,423.06 and 8,450.34 is: 11,661.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,523.94 : 21,423.06 = 8,450.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,523.94/21,423.06 = 8,450.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,523.94x = 21,423.06 × 8,450.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,523.94x = 181,032,140.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,032,140.84/15,523.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,661.49

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