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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,427.13, 21,289.49 and 8,353.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,427.13, 21,289.49 and 8,353.54 is: 11,527.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,427.13 : 21,289.49 = 8,353.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,427.13/21,289.49 = 8,353.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,427.13x = 21,289.49 × 8,353.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,427.13x = 177,842,606.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,842,606.29/15,427.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,527.91

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