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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,529.26, 21,430.36 and 8,455.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,529.26, 21,430.36 and 8,455.72 is: 11,668.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,529.26 : 21,430.36 = 8,455.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,529.26/21,430.36 = 8,455.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,529.26x = 21,430.36 × 8,455.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,529.26x = 181,209,123.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,209,123.66/15,529.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,668.88

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