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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,529.32, 21,430.42 and 8,455.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,529.32, 21,430.42 and 8,455.72 is: 11,668.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,529.32 : 21,430.42 = 8,455.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,529.32/21,430.42 = 8,455.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,529.32x = 21,430.42 × 8,455.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,529.32x = 181,209,631.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,209,631.00/15,529.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,668.87

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