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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.09, 21,422.58 and 8,450.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.09, 21,422.58 and 8,450.54 is: 11,661.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.09 : 21,422.58 = 8,450.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.09/21,422.58 = 8,450.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.09x = 21,422.58 × 8,450.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.09x = 181,032,369.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,032,369.19/15,524.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,661.38

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