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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,433.28, 21,297.95 and 8,359.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,433.28, 21,297.95 and 8,359.71 is: 11,536.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,433.28 : 21,297.95 = 8,359.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,433.28/21,297.95 = 8,359.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,433.28x = 21,297.95 × 8,359.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,433.28x = 178,044,685.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,044,685.59/15,433.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,536.41

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