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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,530.08, 21,430.86 and 8,456.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,530.08, 21,430.86 and 8,456.48 is: 11,669.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,530.08 : 21,430.86 = 8,456.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,530.08/21,430.86 = 8,456.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,530.08x = 21,430.86 × 8,456.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,530.08x = 181,229,638.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,229,638.97/15,530.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,669.59

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