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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,458.10, 21,332.30 and 8,384.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,458.10, 21,332.30 and 8,384.50 is: 11,570.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,458.10 : 21,332.30 = 8,384.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,458.10/21,332.30 = 8,384.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,458.10x = 21,332.30 × 8,384.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,458.10x = 178,860,669.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,860,669.35/15,458.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,570.68

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