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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.26, 21,423.36 and 8,450.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.26, 21,423.36 and 8,450.71 is: 11,661.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.26 : 21,423.36 = 8,450.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.26/21,423.36 = 8,450.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.26x = 21,423.36 × 8,450.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.26x = 181,042,602.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,042,602.59/15,524.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,661.92

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