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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,530.13, 21,430.47 and 8,815.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,530.13, 21,430.47 and 8,815.89 is: 12,165.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,530.13 : 21,430.47 = 8,815.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,530.13/21,430.47 = 8,815.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,530.13x = 21,430.47 × 8,815.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,530.13x = 188,928,666.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,928,666.17/15,530.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,165.30

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