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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,233.94, 21,021.96 and 8,427.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,233.94, 21,021.96 and 8,427.56 is: 11,629.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,233.94 : 21,021.96 = 8,427.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,233.94/21,021.96 = 8,427.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,233.94x = 21,021.96 × 8,427.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,233.94x = 177,163,829.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,163,829.22/15,233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,629.55

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