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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,528.64, 21,429.55 and 8,455.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,528.64, 21,429.55 and 8,455.09 is: 11,668.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,528.64 : 21,429.55 = 8,455.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,528.64/21,429.55 = 8,455.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,528.64x = 21,429.55 × 8,455.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,528.64x = 181,188,773.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,188,773.91/15,528.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,668.04

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