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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,429.44, 21,292.40 and 8,355.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,429.44, 21,292.40 and 8,355.76 is: 11,530.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,429.44 : 21,292.40 = 8,355.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,429.44/21,292.40 = 8,355.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,429.44x = 21,292.40 × 8,355.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,429.44x = 177,914,184.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,914,184.22/15,429.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,530.83

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