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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,529.06, 21,430.19 and 8,455.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,529.06, 21,430.19 and 8,455.66 is: 11,668.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,529.06 : 21,430.19 = 8,455.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,529.06/21,430.19 = 8,455.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,529.06x = 21,430.19 × 8,455.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,529.06x = 181,206,400.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,206,400.38/15,529.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,668.86

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