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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,456.68, 21,329.96 and 8,382.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,456.68, 21,329.96 and 8,382.92 is: 11,568.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,456.68 : 21,329.96 = 8,382.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,456.68/21,329.96 = 8,382.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,456.68x = 21,329.96 × 8,382.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,456.68x = 178,807,348.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,807,348.28/15,456.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,568.29

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