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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,430.90, 21,294.58 and 8,716.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,430.90, 21,294.58 and 8,716.18 is: 12,028.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,430.90 : 21,294.58 = 8,716.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,430.90/21,294.58 = 8,716.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,430.90x = 21,294.58 × 8,716.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,430.90x = 185,607,392.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,607,392.30/15,430.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,028.29

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