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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,431.31, 21,295.24 and 8,357.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,431.31, 21,295.24 and 8,357.65 is: 11,533.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,431.31 : 21,295.24 = 8,357.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,431.31/21,295.24 = 8,357.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,431.31x = 21,295.24 × 8,357.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,431.31x = 177,978,088.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,978,088.45/15,431.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,533.57

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