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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.82, 21,424.21 and 8,451.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.82, 21,424.21 and 8,451.22 is: 11,662.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.82 : 21,424.21 = 8,451.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.82/21,424.21 = 8,451.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.82x = 21,424.21 × 8,451.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.82x = 181,060,712.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,060,712.04/15,524.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,662.66

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