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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,456.22, 21,329.55 and 8,382.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,456.22, 21,329.55 and 8,382.62 is: 11,568.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,456.22 : 21,329.55 = 8,382.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,456.22/21,329.55 = 8,382.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,456.22x = 21,329.55 × 8,382.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,456.22x = 178,797,512.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,797,512.42/15,456.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,568.00

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