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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,458.12, 21,332.09 and 8,384.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,458.12, 21,332.09 and 8,384.55 is: 11,570.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,458.12 : 21,332.09 = 8,384.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,458.12/21,332.09 = 8,384.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,458.12x = 21,332.09 × 8,384.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,458.12x = 178,859,933.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,859,933.29/15,458.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,570.62

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