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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,430.96, 21,294.71 and 8,357.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,430.96, 21,294.71 and 8,357.41 is: 11,533.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,430.96 : 21,294.71 = 8,357.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,430.96/21,294.71 = 8,357.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,430.96x = 21,294.71 × 8,357.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,430.96x = 177,968,580.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,968,580.51/15,430.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,533.22

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