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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,427.38, 21,289.85 and 8,353.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,427.38, 21,289.85 and 8,353.79 is: 11,528.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,427.38 : 21,289.85 = 8,353.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,427.38/21,289.85 = 8,353.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,427.38x = 21,289.85 × 8,353.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,427.38x = 177,850,936.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,850,936.03/15,427.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,528.27

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