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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,428.20, 21,290.88 and 8,354.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,428.20, 21,290.88 and 8,354.62 is: 11,529.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,428.20 : 21,290.88 = 8,354.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,428.20/21,290.88 = 8,354.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,428.20x = 21,290.88 × 8,354.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,428.20x = 177,877,211.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,877,211.87/15,428.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,529.36

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