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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,530.05, 21,430.74 and 8,456.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,530.05, 21,430.74 and 8,456.44 is: 11,669.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,530.05 : 21,430.74 = 8,456.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,530.05/21,430.74 = 8,456.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,530.05x = 21,430.74 × 8,456.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,530.05x = 181,227,766.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,227,766.97/15,530.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,669.49

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