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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,431.68, 21,295.72 and 8,358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,431.68, 21,295.72 and 8,358.08 is: 11,534.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,431.68 : 21,295.72 = 8,358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,431.68/21,295.72 = 8,358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,431.68x = 21,295.72 × 8,358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,431.68x = 177,991,331.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,991,331.42/15,431.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,534.15

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