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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,530.80, 21,432.76 and 8,457.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,530.80, 21,432.76 and 8,457.36 is: 11,671.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,530.80 : 21,432.76 = 8,457.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,530.80/21,432.76 = 8,457.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,530.80x = 21,432.76 × 8,457.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,530.80x = 181,264,567.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,264,567.11/15,530.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,671.30

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