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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,528.72, 21,429.48 and 8,455.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,528.72, 21,429.48 and 8,455.08 is: 11,667.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,528.72 : 21,429.48 = 8,455.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,528.72/21,429.48 = 8,455.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,528.72x = 21,429.48 × 8,455.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,528.72x = 181,187,967.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,187,967.76/15,528.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,667.93

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