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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,427.52, 21,290.08 and 8,354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,427.52, 21,290.08 and 8,354 is: 11,528.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,427.52 : 21,290.08 = 8,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,427.52/21,290.08 = 8,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,427.52x = 21,290.08 × 8,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,427.52x = 177,857,328.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,857,328.32/15,427.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,528.58

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