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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.52, 21,423.73 and 8,450.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.52, 21,423.73 and 8,450.93 is: 11,662.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.52 : 21,423.73 = 8,450.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.52/21,423.73 = 8,450.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.52x = 21,423.73 × 8,450.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.52x = 181,050,293.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,050,293.20/15,524.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,662.22

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