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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,458.06, 21,332.14 and 8,384.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,458.06, 21,332.14 and 8,384.54 is: 11,570.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,458.06 : 21,332.14 = 8,384.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,458.06/21,332.14 = 8,384.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,458.06x = 21,332.14 × 8,384.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,458.06x = 178,860,053.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,860,053.49/15,458.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,570.66

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