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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.10, 21,423.54 and 8,450.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.10, 21,423.54 and 8,450.58 is: 11,661.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.10 : 21,423.54 = 8,450.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.10/21,423.54 = 8,450.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.10x = 21,423.54 × 8,450.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.10x = 181,041,338.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,041,338.65/15,524.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,661.95

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