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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,529.58, 21,430.16 and 8,456

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,529.58, 21,430.16 and 8,456 is: 11,668.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,529.58 : 21,430.16 = 8,456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,529.58/21,430.16 = 8,456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,529.58x = 21,430.16 × 8,456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,529.58x = 181,213,432.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,213,432.96/15,529.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,668.92

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