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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.97, 21,423.78 and 8,451.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.97, 21,423.78 and 8,451.24 is: 11,662.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.97 : 21,423.78 = 8,451.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.97/21,423.78 = 8,451.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.97x = 21,423.78 × 8,451.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.97x = 181,057,506.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,057,506.49/15,524.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,662.34

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