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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,531.92, 21,433.32 and 8,458.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,531.92, 21,433.32 and 8,458.32 is: 11,672.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,531.92 : 21,433.32 = 8,458.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,531.92/21,433.32 = 8,458.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,531.92x = 21,433.32 × 8,458.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,531.92x = 181,289,879.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,289,879.22/15,531.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,672.08

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