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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,432.42, 21,296.71 and 8,358.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,432.42, 21,296.71 and 8,358.84 is: 11,535.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,432.42 : 21,296.71 = 8,358.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,432.42/21,296.71 = 8,358.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,432.42x = 21,296.71 × 8,358.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,432.42x = 178,015,791.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,015,791.42/15,432.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,535.18

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