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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,530.22, 21,431.80 and 8,456.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,530.22, 21,431.80 and 8,456.66 is: 11,670.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,530.22 : 21,431.80 = 8,456.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,530.22/21,431.80 = 8,456.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,530.22x = 21,431.80 × 8,456.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,530.22x = 181,241,445.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,241,445.79/15,530.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,670.24

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