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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,531.65, 21,433.92 and 8,458.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,531.65, 21,433.92 and 8,458.06 is: 11,672.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,531.65 : 21,433.92 = 8,458.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,531.65/21,433.92 = 8,458.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,531.65x = 21,433.92 × 8,458.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,531.65x = 181,289,339.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,289,339.10/15,531.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,672.26

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