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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,429.03, 21,292.08 and 8,355.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,429.03, 21,292.08 and 8,355.45 is: 11,530.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,429.03 : 21,292.08 = 8,355.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,429.03/21,292.08 = 8,355.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,429.03x = 21,292.08 × 8,355.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,429.03x = 177,904,909.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,904,909.84/15,429.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,530.53

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