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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,529.84, 21,430.62 and 8,456.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,529.84, 21,430.62 and 8,456.10 is: 11,669.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,529.84 : 21,430.62 = 8,456.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,529.84/21,430.62 = 8,456.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,529.84x = 21,430.62 × 8,456.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,529.84x = 181,219,465.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,219,465.78/15,529.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,669.11

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