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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.53, 21,424.40 and 8,810.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.53, 21,424.40 and 8,810.44 is: 12,158.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.53 : 21,424.40 = 8,810.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.53/21,424.40 = 8,810.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.53x = 21,424.40 × 8,810.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.53x = 188,758,326.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,758,326.16/15,524.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,158.72

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