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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,427.60, 21,290.13 and 8,354.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,427.60, 21,290.13 and 8,354.02 is: 11,528.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,427.60 : 21,290.13 = 8,354.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,427.60/21,290.13 = 8,354.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,427.60x = 21,290.13 × 8,354.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,427.60x = 177,858,236.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,858,236.59/15,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,528.57

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