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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,529.04, 21,430.12 and 8,455.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,529.04, 21,430.12 and 8,455.51 is: 11,668.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,529.04 : 21,430.12 = 8,455.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,529.04/21,430.12 = 8,455.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,529.04x = 21,430.12 × 8,455.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,529.04x = 181,202,593.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,202,593.96/15,529.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,668.63

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