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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,430.40, 21,293.96 and 8,356.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,430.40, 21,293.96 and 8,356.84 is: 11,532.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,430.40 : 21,293.96 = 8,356.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,430.40/21,293.96 = 8,356.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,430.40x = 21,293.96 × 8,356.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,430.40x = 177,950,216.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,950,216.69/15,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,532.44

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