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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,427.47, 21,290.01 and 8,353.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,427.47, 21,290.01 and 8,353.89 is: 11,528.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,427.47 : 21,290.01 = 8,353.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,427.47/21,290.01 = 8,353.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,427.47x = 21,290.01 × 8,353.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,427.47x = 177,854,454.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,854,454.86/15,427.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,528.43

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