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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,431.53, 21,295.54 and 8,357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,431.53, 21,295.54 and 8,357.96 is: 11,533.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,431.53 : 21,295.54 = 8,357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,431.53/21,295.54 = 8,357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,431.53x = 21,295.54 × 8,357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,431.53x = 177,987,144.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,987,144.13/15,431.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,533.99

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