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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,430.20, 21,294.85 and 8,716.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,430.20, 21,294.85 and 8,716.56 is: 12,029.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,430.20 : 21,294.85 = 8,716.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,430.20/21,294.85 = 8,716.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,430.20x = 21,294.85 × 8,716.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,430.20x = 185,617,872.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,617,872.20/15,430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,029.52

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