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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,433.56, 21,298.28 and 8,360.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,433.56, 21,298.28 and 8,360.10 is: 11,536.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,433.56 : 21,298.28 = 8,360.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,433.56/21,298.28 = 8,360.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,433.56x = 21,298.28 × 8,360.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,433.56x = 178,055,708.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,055,708.83/15,433.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,536.92

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