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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,528.66, 21,429.60 and 8,455.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,528.66, 21,429.60 and 8,455.14 is: 11,668.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,528.66 : 21,429.60 = 8,455.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,528.66/21,429.60 = 8,455.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,528.66x = 21,429.60 × 8,455.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,528.66x = 181,190,268.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,190,268.14/15,528.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,668.12

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