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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,433.02, 21,297.39 and 8,359.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,433.02, 21,297.39 and 8,359.39 is: 11,535.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,433.02 : 21,297.39 = 8,359.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,433.02/21,297.39 = 8,359.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,433.02x = 21,297.39 × 8,359.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,433.02x = 178,033,188.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,033,188.99/15,433.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,535.86

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