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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.10, 21,422.61 and 8,450.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.10, 21,422.61 and 8,450.10 is: 11,660.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.10 : 21,422.61 = 8,450.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.10/21,422.61 = 8,450.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.10x = 21,422.61 × 8,450.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.10x = 181,023,196.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,023,196.76/15,524.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,660.79

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