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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,427.97, 21,290.57 and 8,354.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,427.97, 21,290.57 and 8,354.45 is: 11,529.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,427.97 : 21,290.57 = 8,354.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,427.97/21,290.57 = 8,354.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,427.97x = 21,290.57 × 8,354.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,427.97x = 177,870,960.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,870,960.76/15,427.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,529.12

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