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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,430.30, 21,294.90 and 8,713.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,430.30, 21,294.90 and 8,713.44 is: 12,025.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,430.30 : 21,294.90 = 8,713.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,430.30/21,294.90 = 8,713.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,430.30x = 21,294.90 × 8,713.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,430.30x = 185,551,833.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,551,833.46/15,430.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,025.16

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