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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,433.03, 21,297.61 and 8,359.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,433.03, 21,297.61 and 8,359.46 is: 11,536.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,433.03 : 21,297.61 = 8,359.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,433.03/21,297.61 = 8,359.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,433.03x = 21,297.61 × 8,359.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,433.03x = 178,036,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,036,391.50/15,433.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,536.06

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