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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,427.68, 21,290.20 and 8,354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,427.68, 21,290.20 and 8,354.08 is: 11,528.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,427.68 : 21,290.20 = 8,354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,427.68/21,290.20 = 8,354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,427.68x = 21,290.20 × 8,354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,427.68x = 177,860,034.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,860,034.02/15,427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,528.63

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