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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,427.90, 21,290.52 and 8,354.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,427.90, 21,290.52 and 8,354.32 is: 11,528.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,427.90 : 21,290.52 = 8,354.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,427.90/21,290.52 = 8,354.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,427.90x = 21,290.52 × 8,354.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,427.90x = 177,867,817.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,867,817.05/15,427.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,528.97

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