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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,529.83, 21,430.51 and 8,456.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,529.83, 21,430.51 and 8,456.23 is: 11,669.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,529.83 : 21,430.51 = 8,456.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,529.83/21,430.51 = 8,456.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,529.83x = 21,430.51 × 8,456.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,529.83x = 181,221,321.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,221,321.58/15,529.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,669.24

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