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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,429.29, 21,292.44 and 8,355.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,429.29, 21,292.44 and 8,355.69 is: 11,530.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,429.29 : 21,292.44 = 8,355.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,429.29/21,292.44 = 8,355.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,429.29x = 21,292.44 × 8,355.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,429.29x = 177,912,996.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,912,996.65/15,429.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,530.86

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