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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,431.90, 21,296.03 and 8,358.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,431.90, 21,296.03 and 8,358.35 is: 11,534.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,431.90 : 21,296.03 = 8,358.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,431.90/21,296.03 = 8,358.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,431.90x = 21,296.03 × 8,358.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,431.90x = 177,999,672.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,999,672.35/15,431.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,534.53

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