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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,433.48, 21,298.19 and 8,359.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,433.48, 21,298.19 and 8,359.89 is: 11,536.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,433.48 : 21,298.19 = 8,359.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,433.48/21,298.19 = 8,359.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,433.48x = 21,298.19 × 8,359.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,433.48x = 178,050,525.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,050,525.60/15,433.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,536.64

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