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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.40, 21,424.16 and 8,451.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.40, 21,424.16 and 8,451.28 is: 11,663.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.40 : 21,424.16 = 8,451.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.40/21,424.16 = 8,451.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.40x = 21,424.16 × 8,451.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.40x = 181,061,574.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,061,574.92/15,524.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,663.03

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