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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,530.63, 21,432.06 and 8,457.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,530.63, 21,432.06 and 8,457.05 is: 11,670.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,530.63 : 21,432.06 = 8,457.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,530.63/21,432.06 = 8,457.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,530.63x = 21,432.06 × 8,457.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,530.63x = 181,252,056.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,252,056.60/15,530.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,670.62

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