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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,530.97, 21,432.06 and 8,457.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,530.97, 21,432.06 and 8,457.44 is: 11,670.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,530.97 : 21,432.06 = 8,457.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,530.97/21,432.06 = 8,457.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,530.97x = 21,432.06 × 8,457.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,530.97x = 181,260,254.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,260,254.37/15,530.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,670.89

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