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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,529.31, 21,430.35 and 8,455.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,529.31, 21,430.35 and 8,455.71 is: 11,668.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,529.31 : 21,430.35 = 8,455.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,529.31/21,430.35 = 8,455.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,529.31x = 21,430.35 × 8,455.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,529.31x = 181,208,824.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,208,824.80/15,529.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,668.83

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