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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,529.32, 21,430.98 and 8,456.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,529.32, 21,430.98 and 8,456.40 is: 11,670.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,529.32 : 21,430.98 = 8,456.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,529.32/21,430.98 = 8,456.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,529.32x = 21,430.98 × 8,456.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,529.32x = 181,228,939.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,228,939.27/15,529.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,670.11

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