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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,428.15, 21,290.93 and 8,354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,428.15, 21,290.93 and 8,354.60 is: 11,529.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,428.15 : 21,290.93 = 8,354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,428.15/21,290.93 = 8,354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,428.15x = 21,290.93 × 8,354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,428.15x = 177,877,162.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,877,162.01/15,428.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,529.39

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