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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,432.26, 21,296.48 and 8,358.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,432.26, 21,296.48 and 8,358.66 is: 11,534.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,432.26 : 21,296.48 = 8,358.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,432.26/21,296.48 = 8,358.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,432.26x = 21,296.48 × 8,358.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,432.26x = 178,009,993.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,009,993.72/15,432.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,534.93

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