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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,431.90, 21,295.77 and 8,358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,431.90, 21,295.77 and 8,358.26 is: 11,534.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,431.90 : 21,295.77 = 8,358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,431.90/21,295.77 = 8,358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,431.90x = 21,295.77 × 8,358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,431.90x = 177,995,582.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,995,582.56/15,431.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,534.26

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