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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,530.28, 21,431.88 and 8,456.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,530.28, 21,431.88 and 8,456.76 is: 11,670.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,530.28 : 21,431.88 = 8,456.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,530.28/21,431.88 = 8,456.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,530.28x = 21,431.88 × 8,456.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,530.28x = 181,244,265.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,244,265.51/15,530.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,670.38

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