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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.68, 21,424.14 and 8,451.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.68, 21,424.14 and 8,451.16 is: 11,662.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.68 : 21,424.14 = 8,451.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.68/21,424.14 = 8,451.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.68x = 21,424.14 × 8,451.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.68x = 181,058,835.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,058,835.00/15,524.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,662.65

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