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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,432.78, 21,297.26 and 8,359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,432.78, 21,297.26 and 8,359.20 is: 11,535.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,432.78 : 21,297.26 = 8,359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,432.78/21,297.26 = 8,359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,432.78x = 21,297.26 × 8,359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,432.78x = 178,028,055.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,028,055.79/15,432.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,535.71

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