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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,427.77, 21,290.29 and 8,354.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,427.77, 21,290.29 and 8,354.22 is: 11,528.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,427.77 : 21,290.29 = 8,354.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,427.77/21,290.29 = 8,354.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,427.77x = 21,290.29 × 8,354.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,427.77x = 177,863,766.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,863,766.52/15,427.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,528.81

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