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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,430.00, 21,293.35 and 8,356.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,430.00, 21,293.35 and 8,356.42 is: 11,531.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,430.00 : 21,293.35 = 8,356.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,430.00/21,293.35 = 8,356.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,430.00x = 21,293.35 × 8,356.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,430.00x = 177,936,027.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,936,027.56/15,430.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,531.83

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