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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,428.09, 21,290.73 and 8,354.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,428.09, 21,290.73 and 8,354.52 is: 11,529.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,428.09 : 21,290.73 = 8,354.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,428.09/21,290.73 = 8,354.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,428.09x = 21,290.73 × 8,354.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,428.09x = 177,873,829.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,873,829.60/15,428.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,529.22

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