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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,427.02, 21,289.26 and 8,353.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,427.02, 21,289.26 and 8,353.46 is: 11,527.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,427.02 : 21,289.26 = 8,353.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,427.02/21,289.26 = 8,353.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,427.02x = 21,289.26 × 8,353.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,427.02x = 177,838,981.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,838,981.84/15,427.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,527.76

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